Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1532: A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Dwight Bailey of East Tennessee.
Status: Signed into law, May 5, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor the memory of Charles Dwight Bailey of East Tennessee.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Dwight Bailey of East Tennessee. WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Charles Dwight Bailey; and WHEREAS, a man of faith and esteemed community leader, Charles Bailey was a consummate gentleman who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous capacities; and WHEREAS, born in Maryville on February 10, 1947, to Ralph and Johnnie Mae Bailey, Mr. Bailey was a graduate of Friendsville High School and Carson-Newman University, from which he earned his degree to teach in the public school system; he later earned his master's degree from the University of Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Charles Bailey enjoyed a long career in education at Greenback High School, where he served as a coach, teacher, athletics director, vice principal, and principal during his tenure; he was an essential and beloved fixture of the school, and he treasured the community he found there; and WHEREAS, he was called into a preaching ministry and was voted to be the bivocational pastor of Oak View Baptist Church in 1977, and shortly thereafter, he was called to be the full-time pastor; during that time, he felt like an advanced degree was necessary, so he pursued and earned his doctorate in Biblical Studies while …
Sponsors
- Stinnett, Tom (R, 20) · primary sponsor
- Moon, Jerome (R, 8)
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.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/23/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 21, 2026): 87 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1532?
- HJR1532 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Dwight Bailey of East Tennessee.
- What does HJR1532 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor the memory of Charles Dwight Bailey of East Tennessee.
- What is the status of HJR1532?
- Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1532?
- Stinnett, Tom (R, 20), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR1532?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1532&GA=114
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