Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1561: A RESOLUTION to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy.
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should recognize and commend those organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and enhancement of our State's natural and cultural resources; and WHEREAS, the Overton Park Conservancy was founded in December 2011 as a nonprofit organization entrusted with the care, protection, and improvement of Overton Park in Memphis; and WHEREAS, operating under a management agreement with the City of Memphis, the conservancy provides essential services, including daily maintenance and landscaping, capital improvements and renovations, trail upkeep and forest management, and community programming and environmental education; and WHEREAS, through its mission to protect, preserve, and improve Overton Park, the Overton Park Conservancy has worked to foster a beautiful, welcoming, and safe environment that encourages members of the community to explore, learn, create, socialize, and play; and WHEREAS, since its founding, the conservancy has completed numerous projects that have enhanced the park's accessibility and appeal, including improvements to the Old Forest Trail, Rainbow Lake Playground, pedestrian plazas and pathways, wayfinding and trail markers, welcome gateways, and the Overton Bark dog park; and WHEREAS, the efforts of the Overton Park Conservancy have contributed significantly to the beautification of Memphis and the continued vitality of one of its most …
Sponsors
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96) · primary sponsor
- Clemmons, John Ray (D, 55)
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 32, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 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): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1561?
- HJR1561 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy.
- What does HJR1561 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the Overton Park Conservancy.
- What is the status of HJR1561?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1561?
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR1561?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1561&GA=114
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