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TN HJR0884
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hale
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AI Summary
- Honors and commends Tennessee line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their service during Winter Storm Fern, which began impacting the state on January 24, 2026
- Winter Storm Fern brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain that caused widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents from Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville, along with school and office closures and impassable roads
- Recognizes utility line workers from public and private companies who worked around the clock to restore power in single-digit temperatures
- Acknowledges first responders—including emergency medical personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency management officials—who responded to accidents, checked on vulnerable residents, and maintained public safety
- Commends Tennessee Department of Transportation and local agency crews who cleared snow and ice from roads and bridges to enable emergency travel and maintain supply chains
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tennessee line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Calendar2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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