HJR 561 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Carl Elzia Levi -

HJR 561 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring the memory of Carl Elzia Levi, a Chattanooga public servant who dedicated over 50 years to city, county, and military service. It commemorates his roles as Chattanooga city treasurer, Hamilton County trustee, and U.S. Army/Army National Guard veteran (retiring as a brigadier general), and notes his 2019 armory naming in his honor. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and reflects on his legacy of integrity and public service. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 14, 2025 · House Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 14, 2025
D Democratic7
7 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 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/7/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
TN
27