TN HR0162

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Harlan Paul Whitehorn on becoming an Eagle Scout.

Passed House Kevin Vaughan (R)
Plain English Summary

This resolution honors Harlan Paul Whitehorn for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is a significant accomplishment in the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution recognizes his hard work, dedication, and the skills he has developed through this achievement. It serves to celebrate his success and inspire others in the community.

At a Glance

TN HR0162 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kevin Vaughan (R), currently “Passed” since February 24, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 39 of them sponsored by Kevin Vaughan.

Supporters Say

Supporters of this resolution would highlight the importance of recognizing young individuals who demonstrate leadership and community service through the Eagle Scout program. They would frame it as a celebration of Harlan's achievements and a positive example for other youth to follow in their pursuits of personal growth and civic engagement.

Critics Say

Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, such resolutions could be seen as trivial or a misuse of legislative time and resources. They may question the focus on individual accolades rather than addressing broader community issues or legislative priorities.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HR0162 is a resolution to honor Harlan Paul Whitehorn for becoming an Eagle Scout, which does not have any direct financial implications or regulatory impacts that would benefit the sponsor, Kevin Vaughan. His personal financial interests primarily lie within the real estate industry, including ownership of a real estate development company and various real estate-related assets. Since the subject matter of the bill is focused on a personal achievement in scouting and does not pertain to real estate or any financial interests of Vaughan, there are no direct overlaps that could lead to a conflict of interest.

Furthermore, the bill does not propose any changes to laws or regulations that would affect Vaughan's real estate business or investments. As such, the risk of personal financial gain from this resolution is negligible. The lack of any relevant financial interests related to the bill's content indicates that there is no significant risk of conflict of interest in this case.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Real Estate Developer Real Estate AI-researched
Employer Owner of a Real Estate Development Company Real Estate TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency — TN Legislature bio
Employer TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — TN Ethics Commission
Employer TOWNSHIP REALTY SERVICES Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer TOWNSHIP OFFICE — TN Ethics Commission
Employer MEADOW ESTATES LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer ROY VAUGHAN FARMS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT/REALTY/OFFICE from Jan 2006 to current Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset 1115 HALLE PARK CIRCLE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset 470 HORNSBY LOOP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset WAL MART — TN Ethics Commission
Asset NORTHRUP GRUMAN — TN Ethics Commission
Asset INCOME FUND OF AMERICA — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ATMOS ENERGY — TN Ethics Commission
Asset AMERICAN FUNDS INCOME FUND OF AMERICA — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ORACLE CORPORATION Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset WALMART INC — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Other, ENGINEER Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Other, REAL ESTATE SALESand Spouse Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: KEVPAC — 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.

TheBillRoom is free and independent. No ads, no subscriptions, no political funding. If this analysis was useful, reader support keeps it running.
Support Us

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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does TN HR0162 do?

This resolution honors Harlan Paul Whitehorn for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is a significant accomplishment in the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution recognizes his hard work, dedication, and the skills he has developed through this achievement. It serves to celebrate his success and inspire others in the community.

What is the status of TN HR0162?

TN HR0162 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN HR0162?

Kevin Vaughan (R) sponsored TN HR0162.