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TN HJR0885

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michele Carringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance of Knox County, born September 17, 1939, in Fountain City, who served as a Tennessee State Representative and Assistant Commissioner of State Parks for the Department of Conservation and Environment
  • Recognizes his athletic achievements, including attending the University of Tennessee on a football scholarship, participation in "The Stop" (a legendary play in UT football history), and induction into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame and Central High School Wall of Fame
  • Notes his community service on the Fountain City Recreation Commission over many years
  • Extends sympathy and condolences to his surviving family, including his wife of 66 years, Phyllis Bales Severance, three sons, seven grandsons, three great-grandchildren, and a brother
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to the family

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance of Knox County.

Memorials, Death

Last Action

Signed by Governor.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available