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TN HJR0968
Joint Resolution
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Vital
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AI Summary
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Honors the memory of Troy Wayne Poteete (born 1955), a Cherokee Nation leader dedicated to preserving Cherokee history and heritage
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Served on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council from 1991 to 1999 and was appointed Justice of the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court in 2007
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Founding member and Executive Director of the National Trail of Tears Association, working to preserve historic sites and public knowledge of the Trail of Tears
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Also served as Director of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority and was known for wearing traditional turbans in honor of Cherokee ancestors
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Expresses sympathy and condolences to Mr. Poteete's family
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Troy Wayne Poteete.
Memorials, Death
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
3/11/2026