A RESOLUTION to celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 874 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Tennessee Wildlife Federation on its 80th anniversary. The resolution recounts the organization’s founding in 1946 as the Tennessee Conservation League and recognizes its long-standing role in conserving fish and wildlife, protecting access to outdoor spaces, and promoting Tennessee’s hunting and fishing heritage.
The resolution highlights the Federation’s work in wildlife restoration, habitat conservation, and science-based conservation policy, as well as its outreach programs such as Hunters for the Hungry, the Scholastic Clay Target Program, and the Hunting and Fishing Academy. It emphasizes the organization’s contributions to wildlife management, outdoor recreation, youth education, and community service across the state.
Impact
This resolution does not amend or create state law and does not change the Tennessee Code. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally recognizes and congratulates the Tennessee Wildlife Federation and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. The practical impact is symbolic support for conservation, hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and related nonprofit outreach efforts, rather than a regulatory or fiscal change.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates strong bipartisan support and no recorded opposition, with unanimous or near-unanimous passage in both chambers. The tone of the resolution itself is highly favorable, praising the Federation’s conservation leadership, public service, and role in promoting outdoor heritage. There is no evidence in the provided materials of organized opposition or significant controversy.
Contention
No notable contention appears in the bill text, committee materials, or voting record provided. Because the measure is a nonbinding honorary resolution, it does not present the kinds of policy disputes that typically generate disagreement. The only substantive themes are support for conservation policy, hunting and fishing traditions, youth shooting sports, and wildlife management, all of which are presented positively rather than as points of conflict.
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.