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TN HJR0884

TN HJR0884
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tennessee line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern.


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to honor and commend Tennessee line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern.

AI Summary

This joint resolution honors and commends Tennessee's line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their exceptional bravery and dedication during Winter Storm Fern, which began on January 24, 2026, and brought severe ice, snow, and frigid temperatures across the state, causing widespread power outages and dangerous road conditions. Line workers from public and private utilities worked tirelessly to restore electricity, while first responders, including medical personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency management officials, responded to emergencies and ensured public safety. Simultaneously, highway and transportation crews from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and local agencies worked continuously to clear roads and bridges, facilitating emergency travel and maintaining supply chains. The resolution recognizes these individuals for their selfless service, integrity, skill, and determination in prioritizing the welfare of their fellow citizens above their own comfort and safety, deeming them exemplary public servants deserving of profound gratitude.

Sponsors (94)

Michael Hale (R)* Becky Jo Alexander (R),  Fred Atchley (R),  Jody Barrett (R),  Charlie Baum (R),  Aftyn Behn (D),  Clark Boyd (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  Shaundelle Brooks (D),  Gino Bulso (R),  Ed Butler (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),  Andrew Farmer (R),  Bob Freeman (D),  Monty Fritts (R),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  John Gillespie (R),  Ronnie Glynn (D),  Yusuf Hakeem (D),  G.A. Hardaway (D),  Torrey Harris (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),  Justin Lafferty (R),  William Lamberth (R),  Michael Lankford (R),  Tom Leatherwood (R),  Mary Littleton (R),  Harold Love (D),  Susan Lynn (R),  Aron Maberry (R),  Pat Marsh (R),  Brock Martin (R),  Greg Martin (R),  Jake McCalmon (R),  Larry Miller (D),  Bo Mitchell (D),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Antonio Parkinson (D),  Justin Pearson (D),  Jason Powell (D),  Dennis Powers (R),  Kevin Raper (R),  Jay Reedy (R),  Lee Reeves (R),  Michele Reneau (R),  Iris Rudder (R),  Lowell Russell (R),  Gabby Salinas (D),  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),  Joe Towns (D),  Ron Travis (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Greg Vital (R),  Todd Warner (R),  Mark White (R),  Ryan Williams (R),  Dave Wright (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Signed by Governor. (on 02/18/2026)

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