Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1438: A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their distinguished service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006.
Status: Signed into law, April 30, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and commend the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their distinguished service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their distinguished service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006. WHEREAS, the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0), composed of more than one hundred courageous and dedicated soldiers, answered the call to serve their country with honor, integrity, and unwavering commitment; and WHEREAS, from July 2005 through July 2006, these soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a pivotal time in that nation's history; and WHEREAS, serving under the leadership of Colonel Joe C. Geren, the soldiers of ETT 4.0 were embedded alongside units of the Afghan National Army, providing critical training, mentorship, and leadership development to help establish a capable, professional, and selfsustaining security force; and WHEREAS, their mission demanded not only tactical and technical excellence but also extraordinary adaptability, cultural awareness, and perseverance while operating in austere and hazardous conditions; and WHEREAS, during their deployment, members of ETT 4.0 were present for and supported the first free and fair democratic elections in Afghanistan's history, contributing to the advancement of liberty, representative government, and the rule of law; and WHEREAS, the team further contributed to provincial reconstruction efforts, helping to oversee and support initiatives that strengthened infrastructure, enhanced …
Sponsors
- Rudd, Tim (R, 34) · primary sponsor
- Terry, Bryan (R, 48)
- Sparks, Mike (R, 49)
- Stevens, Robert (R, 13)
- Baum, Charlie (R, 37)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 20, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1438?
- HJR1438 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their distinguished service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006.
- What does HJR1438 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and commend the members of the 196th Field Artillery Brigade Embedded Training Team (ETT 4.0) for their distinguished service in Afghanistan from July 2005 through July 2006.
- What is the status of HJR1438?
- Signed into law as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1438?
- Rudd, Tim (R, 34), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1438?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1438&GA=114
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