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TN HJR0051

TN HJR0051
A RESOLUTION to seek Almighty God's hand of ever-present mercy and healing on Tennessee.

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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
Passed
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to seek Almighty God's hand of ever-present mercy and healing on Tennessee.

AI Summary

This resolution is a deeply religious legislative document from the Tennessee House of Representatives seeking divine intervention and guidance for the state. The resolution designates the month of July as a period of prayer and fasting, and calls upon Tennesseans to seek God's blessing and mercy. It acknowledges the state's historical Judeo-Christian foundations and expresses concerns about various societal challenges, including border security, government corruption, human trafficking, criminal violence, drug addiction, family breakdown, and cultural issues related to life and morality. The resolution asks for divine assistance in addressing these challenges, requesting the removal of corruption, the restoration of marriages and families, and the establishment of peace and unity. It specifically calls on those who are spiritually inclined to participate in annual prayer and fasting during July, with the goal of humbling themselves before God and seeking transformation for their communities, state, and nation. The document is grounded in biblical references and quotes a historical proclamation by John Adams emphasizing the importance of seeking divine protection and blessing.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (44)

Monty Fritts (R)*,  Becky Jo Alexander (R),  Jody Barrett (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  Gino Bulso (R),  Jeff Burkhart (R),  Ed Butler (R),  Kip Capley (R),  Michele Carringer (R),  Scott Cepicky (R),  John Crawford (R),  Tandy Darby (R),  Elaine Davis (R),  Clay Doggett (R),  Rick Eldridge (R),  Jeremy Faison (R),  Rusty Grills (R),  Michael Hale (R),  David Hawk (R),  Timothy Hill (R),  Bud Hulsey (R),  Chris Hurt (R),  Renea Jones (R),  Kelly Keisling (R),  Doc Kumar (R),  Justin Lafferty (R),  William Lamberth (R),  Aron Maberry (R),  Brock Martin (R),  Jake McCalmon (R),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Dennis Powers (R),  Kevin Raper (R),  Jay Reedy (R),  Lee Reeves (R),  Michele Reneau (R),  Tim Rudd (R),  Richard Scarbrough (R),  Mike Sparks (R),  Chris Todd (R),  Todd Warner (R),  Mark White (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Signed by Governor. (on 05/02/2025)

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