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TN HJR0674
TN HJR0674A RESOLUTION commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, honoring the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans. The resolution highlights key historical details, including that the United States first became involved in Vietnam on November 1, 1955, and the war officially ended on May 7, 1975. It recognizes that 9,087,000 personnel served during the conflict, with 2,709,918 serving on the ground in Vietnam, and notes that two-thirds were volunteers. The resolution specifically mentions Specialist 4 James T. "Tom" Davis from Livingston, Tennessee, as the first American soldier killed in ground combat, and emphasizes that 6.6 million Vietnam War veterans are still living. The document celebrates the diverse group of service members who came together during the war, underscoring their bravery and dedication to preserving liberty. The Tennessee General Assembly resolves to honor and commend Vietnam War veterans, thanking them for their service and extending best wishes for continued success and happiness. By commemorating this milestone, the resolution seeks to recognize the profound contributions and sacrifices of those who served during this challenging period in American history.
Sponsors (86)
Ed Butler (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Fred Atchley (R),
Charlie Baum (R),
Aftyn Behn (D),
Clark Boyd (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Jeff Burkhart (R),
Karen Camper (D),
Kip Capley (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Jesse Chism (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Mark Cochran (R),
John Crawford (R),
Tandy Darby (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Vincent Dixie (D),
Clay Doggett (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Monty Fritts (R),
Ron Gant (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Michael Hale (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Kirk Haston (R),
David Hawk (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Caleb Hemmer (D),
Gary Hicks (R),
Tim Hicks (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Gloria Johnson (D),
Justin Jones (D),
Renea Jones (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Doc Kumar (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Harold Love (D),
Aron Maberry (R),
Pat Marsh (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Greg Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Sam McKenzie (D),
Larry Miller (D),
Bo Mitchell (D),
Debra Moody (R),
Jerome Moon (R),
Jason Powell (D),
Dennis Powers (R),
Kevin Raper (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
Cameron Sexton (R),
Johnny Shaw (D),
Paul Sherrell (R),
William Slater (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Robert Stevens (R),
Tom Stinnett (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Ron Travis (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Mark White (R),
Dave Wright (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor. (on 05/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0674&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR0674.pdf |
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