Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HR0195

Introduced
4/14/26  
Enrolled
4/15/26  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Stanley Gordon Jones II.

Summary

House Resolution 195 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and commending Stanley Gordon Jones II for his personal, professional, civic, and religious contributions. The resolution recounts his long marriage, family, engineering career, business leadership, and extensive work on projects in Tennessee, across the United States, and internationally. It also highlights his service and achievements in scouting, aviation, motorsports, church music, and faith-based outreach. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it is a nonbinding expression of appreciation by the Tennessee House of Representatives, intended to formally recognize Mr. Jones and present him with an official copy of the resolution. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and commemoration rather than any regulatory or fiscal change.

Impact

HR0195 has no direct impact on Tennessee statutes, administrative rules, or government programs. As a simple honorary resolution, it does not alter legal rights or obligations for any person or entity; its only effect is to place the House’s commendation of Stanley Gordon Jones II into the official record and authorize presentation of an enrolled copy.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The bill passed the House on the consent calendar by a unanimous 89-0 vote, indicating broad bipartisan agreement and no recorded opposition. The tone of the resolution itself is laudatory, emphasizing Mr. Jones’s service, character, and accomplishments.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the recorded vote, because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive legislation. The only possible point of distinction is the breadth of the accolades—covering engineering, business, scouting, faith, music, and motorsports—but these are presented as reasons for commendation rather than matters of dispute. No committee debate or dissent is recorded in the available materials.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN HR698

Commending the Honorable Gordon C. Helsel, Jr.

TN SR48

Commending Stanleytown Elementary School.

TN HJR0915

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Hobart L. "Coach" Powell, Sr., of Jonesborough.

TN HJR1107

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Hobart L. "Coach" Powell, Sr., of Jonesborough.

TN HR160

Commending John B. Gordon III, Ed.D.

TN SR333

A resolution commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

TN SJR0651

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Gary "Flash" Gordon for his contributions to the State of Tennessee.

TN HJR0250

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend John Jones for his contributions to the State of Tennessee.

TN HJR0784

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jimmy Jones McClain.

TN HR0244

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Colton Gage Stanley, 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.