SR0424

A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas.

Introduced·4/14/26
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Honors Revolutionary War veterans buried in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and nearby areas.

This resolution honors Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas, including Henry Bohanan, William Hamby, Fredrick Emert, Spencer Clark, William Cocke, Mary Blount, and Martha Dandridge Washington. It recognizes their sacrifices for the nation and encourages Tennesseans to acknowledge their contributions to democracy, freedom, and human rights. The resolution also notes that some veterans had their land taken for the park's establishment.

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History

Apr 17

Senate

Withdrawn.

Apr 16

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Apr 15

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration