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TN SJR0696

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edward Jackson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Honors the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard, headquartered in Dyersburg, for service during a 13-month Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission

  • Approximately 650 soldiers under Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Crowley commanded operations along a 300-mile front from Laredo to Brownsville, Texas

  • Operations resulted in over 14,000 detections, turn-backs, and assisted apprehensions; more than 30 counter-drone engagements; and four named operations targeting cartel-controlled areas

  • Battalion maintained 31 active manned border sites, 66 dynamic operational sites, and 5 camera rooms while coordinating with U.S. Border Patrol, Coast Guard, Texas National Guard, Mexican military, and local law enforcement

  • Directs preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation to the battalion

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the members of the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard, for meritorious service in support of the Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission.

Memorials, Recognition

Last Action

Signed by Governor.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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