Tennessee § 3-1-111 - Official flag of the general assembly.
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§ 3-1-111. Official flag of the general assembly.
The official and permanent flag of the general assembly shall be the official legislative flag denoted and described in House Joint Resolution No. 531 of the Ninetieth General Assembly, which resolution was adopted by the Ninetieth General Assembly on March 29, 1978. The official flag of the general assembly is on a field of white to symbolize purity. The color blue represents the love Tennesseans feel for their state and red signifies that in times of war and peace Tennesseans are true-blooded Americans. Each star depicts one (1) of the three (3) grand divisions of the state. Wheat portrays the agricultural heritage and richness of Tennessee and our respect for our bountiful natural resources. Finally, the gavel indicates the power of the people which is vested in the general assembly. The official flag of the general assembly shall be appropriately displayed in the chambers of the house of representatives and senate. The facilities manager for the legislative complex shall ensure that the official flag of the general assembly be flown over the State Capitol when either house of the general assembly is in session. The facilities manager shall also ensure that the official flag of the general assembly is flown over the Legislative Plaza. Acts 1993, ch. 497, §§ 2-5. Cross-References. Grand divisions, title 4, ch. 1, part 2.
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