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Committee names fire academy burn building for fallen firefighter Charlie J. Lewis
Summary
Chairman Crawford sponsored HB 2116 to designate the new residential burn building at the Tennessee Fire Services and Code Enforcement Academy as the Charles (Charlie) J. Lewis Residential Burn Building; committee forwarded the bill 9‑0 to State and Local Government.
Chairman Crawford told the committee HB 2116 would honor a fallen firefighter by naming the residential burn facility on the Tennessee Fire Services and Code Enforcement Academy campus the "Charles Charlie J Lewis Residential Burn Building." He described the measure as "a small gesture" intended to bring "happiness to his family."
Representative Marsh said he had seen the facility in Bedford County and called it "first‑class," supporting the designation. The committee voted 9‑0; the clerk announced "9 ayes and 0 no's" and the bill advances to State and Local Government with a positive recommendation.
The sponsor thanked the committee for its consideration and members noted the designation recognizes local first responders and the academy's training role.
