HJR 540 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - William "Bill" Curtis Siler -

House Joint Resolution 540 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late William "Bill" Curtis Siler of Silerton, who died on March 10, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, including his 1956 U.S. Army service in England, 66-year marriage to Vonda Siler, community volunteer work with Loaves and Fishes, and decades of contributions to Hardeman County through agriculture, local businesses, and blood donations. It expresses the legislature's sympathy to his family and formally recognizes his legacy as a pillar of his community. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to memorialize Siler's life and service.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Apr 3, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 10, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Johnny Shaw
Johnny Shaw
DDemocratic
TN
80