TN HJR0961This resolution honors Everett Solomon Lawson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is a significant accomplishment in the Boy Scouts of America. The bill recognizes his dedication and hard work in reaching this prestigious level within the scouting program.
TN HJR0961 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Clark Boyd (R), currently “Passed” since March 11, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 43 of them sponsored by Clark Boyd.
Supporters would highlight this resolution as a celebration of youth achievement and character development. They would frame it as an important acknowledgment of Lawson's commitment to community service and leadership through scouting.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual achievements is important, such resolutions can be seen as trivial uses of legislative time and resources. They may question whether the legislature should focus on more pressing issues facing the state rather than individual recognitions.
The bill HJR0961 is a resolution to honor Everett Solomon Lawson for becoming an Eagle Scout, which is a recognition of achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. The subject matter of this bill does not intersect with any of the sponsor Clark Boyd's personal financial interests, which primarily revolve around the insurance and real estate industries. As such, there are no direct financial benefits or conflicts that arise from the sponsorship of this resolution. Boyd's various roles as an insurance agent and business owner in real estate do not relate to the arts, culture, or recognition of youth achievements, which are the focus of this bill.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Insurance Agent | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Member of the Wilson County Commission | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLARK BOYD STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESIDENTAL RENTAL PROPERTIES PRIVATELY OWNED | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CEDAR CENTER CONDO ASSOCIATION TREASURER from May 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC. VICE-PRESIDENT from Jan 2021 to current | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | HORACE MANN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES Held by: Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | STATE FARM ANNUITY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | AXA ADVISORS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LPL FINANCIAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, INSURANCE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JCB PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HJR0961 do?
This resolution honors Everett Solomon Lawson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is a significant accomplishment in the Boy Scouts of America. The bill recognizes his dedication and hard work in reaching this prestigious level within the scouting program.
What is the status of TN HJR0961?
TN HJR0961 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0961?
Clark Boyd (R) sponsored TN HJR0961.
