RESOLUTION NO. 25-33

Requesting the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to designate a portion of Highway 100 East in Hickman County, Tennessee as the Centerville Police Chief Shannon Irwin Memorial Highway

WHEREAS, a certain section of State Highway 100 East lies within Hickman County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, Chief Shannon Irwin was a respected citizen of Hickman County and it is the desire of the community and this legislative body to honor his memory and lasting contribution to our county and country; and

WHEREAS, Shannon Irwin served as Centerville Police Chief and served not only Centerville but the county with great honor and integrity; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Highway Commission unanimously voted to move forward with renaming a portion of Highway 100 to Centerville Police Chief Shannon Irwin Memorial Highway; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Legislative Body is desirous of petitioning the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to designate such a section of highway as noted, and will pass such resolution by a two-thirds majority of its members;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Hickman County Legislative Body, meeting this 28th day of November, 2025, that:

SECTION 1. We hereby encourage our representatives to the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, namely Senator Kerry Roberts and Representative Jody Barrett, to draft, sponsor and work for passage of legislation to designate the aforementioned section of Highway 100 East at the River Park Bridge from Highway 50 West in Hickman County the Chief Shannon Irwin Memorial Highway.

SECTION 2. Said legislation should also direct the Tennessee Department of Transportation to erect suitable or feasible following the passage of the relevant state legislations.

SECTION 3. The Hickman County Mayor is hereby directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to the aforementioned representatives to the Tennessee General Assembly at their offices in Nashville, Tennessee.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage by a two-thirds majority vote, the welfare of the citizens of Hickman County requiring it.

Sponsors: Devin Pickard; Ron Puckett

Commission action: 13 Aye, 0 Nay, 1 Absent — Adopted.