HJR 250 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - John Jones -

HJR 250 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor John Jones, a Memphis resident and retired FedEx truck driver, for his community service and dedication to family and faith. It specifically recognizes his volunteer work at Breath of Life Christian Center, his participation in the St. Jude Marathon at age 69, and his 43-year marriage. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, the resolution expresses the legislature's commendation and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2025. It directly affects only John Jones, acknowledging his lifetime contributions to Tennessee.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/27/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Karen Camper
Karen Camper
DDemocratic
TN
87