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TN HB2378

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Doggett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates October 11 of each year as "General Pulaski Memorial Day" in Tennessee

  • October 11 marks the date Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski died in 1779 from wounds sustained during the Siege of Savannah in the Revolutionary War

  • The day is a special observance only, not a legal holiday under Tennessee law

  • Honors Pulaski's contributions including saving George Washington's life at the Battle of Brandywine and founding the Pulaski Legion, earning him the title "Father of the American Cavalry"

  • The City of Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee is already named in his honor

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to a day of special observance to celebrate Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski.

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

Last Action

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/11/2026
State & Local Government3/2/2026
Naming & Designating2/5/2026

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