Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Rufus R. Clifford, Jr. -
This ceremonial resolution honors Dr. Rufus R. Clifford, Jr., a 90-year-old Columbia, Tennessee pediatrician and longtime Rotarian, for his 55-year medical career, military service in the U.S. Air Force, and decades of community leadership with Rotary International. It specifically recognizes his work providing pediatric care to families across Maury County and his roles as Columbia Rotary Club president (1997-1998) and Rotary District Governor (2007-2008). The resolution, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the governor, formally commends his service but does not create any legal obligations or policy changes. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the honoree.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/4/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Cepicky
RRepublican
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