Bill > HJR0709

This resolution designates September 10, 2026, as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Tennessee, honoring Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative student organization. The resolution notes that Kirk, who was a close ally of President Donald Trump, died on September 10, 2025, after being shot by an assassin. Kirk was known for his significant influence in the young conservative movement, hosting a popular daily radio show that was downloaded between 500,000 and 750,000 times each day in 2024, and appearing at major political conferences like the Republican National Convention. The resolution highlights Kirk's role as a gifted orator and debater who sought to spread conservative messages to younger generations through initiatives like "The American Comeback Tour" and his extensive social media presence. It also acknowledges his personal life, mentioning that he is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve and two children, and characterizes him as an outstanding individual and a pillar of the American conservative movement whose passing leaves a significant void.