Memorials, Retirement - Bob Kesling -
HJR 96 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Bob Kesling upon his retirement after over 25 years as the Voice of the Vols on the University of Tennessee Vol Radio Network. The resolution recognizes his career as the longest-serving member of the Vol Network's 75-year history, his four-time Sportscaster of the Year awards, and his community service, including roles with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and United Way. It does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to Tennessee sports broadcasting.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Feb 13, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/5/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam McKenzie
DDemocratic
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