Tennessee House Bill HJR0234

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/14/23
• Engrossed: 2/23/23
• Enrolled: 3/3/23
• Passed: 3/8/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize the Champion Recovery Community.

Impact

The resolution underscores the importance of local community efforts in addressing challenges related to substance abuse and recovery. By recognizing CRC, HJR0234 emphasizes the positive impacts that community organizations can have on facilitating recovery, employment opportunities, and family reunification. The acknowledgment serves as a catalyst for promoting similar initiatives across Tennessee, advocating for local solutions tailored to specific community needs.

Summary

HJR0234 is a House Joint Resolution that recognizes and honors the Champion Recovery Community (CRC) for its significant contributions in supporting women in their pursuit of civilian reintegration and lifelong sobriety. The resolution highlights CRC's evolution from a program under Women's Job Corps to a standalone organization, emphasizing its commitment to public and private partnerships that enhance its services. This growth reflects an important response to the lack of support services for women, particularly in areas identified as service 'doughnut holes' throughout the state.

Contention

While HJR0234 does not face substantial opposition, as it is largely a recognition of community service, its implications may resonate with debates around resource allocation and the effectiveness of support programs for recovery. The resolution's focus on women's recovery and education initiatives brings to light the ongoing challenges faced by women in similar situations, encouraging further dialogue about how best to support and expand such programs statewide.