Memorials, Personal Occasion - Velma Christine Tidwell Bates, 100th birthday -

HJR 389 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Velma Christine Tidwell Bates for celebrating her 100th birthday on March 22, 2025. The resolution formally recognizes her life milestones, including her birth in Lawrence County, marriage, wartime work at Firestone Tire during WWII, and her role as a family matriarch. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a non-binding tribute from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor in March 2025. This type of resolution directly affects only Velma Bates, celebrating her personal achievement.