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TN HJR0937
Joint Resolution
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Fred Atchley
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AI Summary
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Honors Chief John Linsenbigler upon his retirement on April 1, 2026, after a 44-year career in fire service, including 30 years with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD)
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Recognizes his service as SVFD chief and executive officer for seven years (since 2017), following promotions through lieutenant (1999), captain (2004), assistant chief (2008), and deputy chief (2010)
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Notes SVFD currently operates six stations with 78 firefighters serving approximately 16,000 households, responding to 3,229 emergency calls in 2025
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Acknowledges his earlier career as a reserve firefighter with Rural Metro Fire (1982), ambulance work (1985), and 17 years as fire chief at Johnson Bible College (1995-2012)
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Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Chief Linsenbigler
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Chief John Linsenbigler, longtime officer with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, on the occasion of his retirement.
Memorials, Retirement
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
3/11/2026