House Joint Resolution 509, sponsored by Stevens, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. This resolution recognizes the significance of these battles as the starting point of the American Revolutionary War and honors the courage and sacrifice of the colonial minutemen who fought for American independence. The resolution highlights the bravery of these ordinary citizens, who stood ready to defend their rights and homes, and acknowledges the ultimate sacrifice made by those who lost their lives during these pivotal engagements.

The resolution expresses deep reverence for the legacy of the American Revolution and the foundational principles of liberty and self-government that emerged from it. It calls upon the members of the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the patriot minutemen and those who gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom, ensuring that their contributions to the birth of the United States are remembered and celebrated.