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TN HJR7017

TN HJR7017
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway.


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Introduced
05/06/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
05/07/2026
Passed
05/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution formally honors the memory and public service of the late Representative Goffrey A. "G.A." Hardaway, Sr., a long-serving member of the Tennessee House of Representatives who represented the 93rd District in Memphis from 2013 until his passing. As a member of the General Assembly—the official name for Tennessee's state legislature—Representative Hardaway was recognized as a prominent and outspoken leader for the Tennessee Democratic Party, a fierce opponent of partisan redistricting (the process of redrawing electoral boundaries), and an active participant on numerous legislative committees and subcommittees spanning agriculture, civil justice, commerce, and criminal justice, among others. Beyond his legislative duties, the resolution highlights his extensive civic, charitable, and community leadership roles in Shelby County, including his involvement with the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, as well as his educational and cultural contributions in Memphis. Ultimately, the resolution extends the state legislature's deepest condolences to his family and friends, celebrates his dedicated career, and directs that a formal copy of the resolution be prepared and presented in his honor.

Sponsors (94)

Jesse Chism (D)*,  Becky Jo Alexander (R),  Fred Atchley (R),  Jody Barrett (R),  Charlie Baum (R),  Aftyn Behn (D),  Clark Boyd (R),  Shaundelle Brooks (D),  Gino Bulso (R),  Ed Butler (R),  Karen Camper (D),  Kip Capley (R),  Michele Carringer (R),  Scott Cepicky (R),  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),  Andrew Farmer (R),  Bob Freeman (D),  Monty Fritts (R),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  John Gillespie (R),  Ronnie Glynn (D),  Rusty Grills (R),  Yusuf Hakeem (D),  Michael Hale (R),  G.A. Hardaway (D),  Torrey Harris (D),  Kirk Haston (R),  David Hawk (R),  Esther Helton (R),  Caleb Hemmer (D),  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),  Sam McKenzie (D),  Larry Miller (D),  Bo Mitchell (D),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Antonio Parkinson (D),  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),  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 05/14/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR7017&ga=114 05/06/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR7017.pdf 05/06/2026
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