Memorials, Recognition - Westmoreland High School, Reward School -
SJR 223 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally recognize Westmoreland High School for earning the 2023-2024 Reward School designation - the highest academic honor awarded by the Tennessee Department of Education. The resolution, signed by the Governor on March 31, 2025, commends the school’s achievements in meeting state academic standards and its dedication to student success. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, serving solely as a public expression of praise for the school’s administration, staff, students, and community.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Signed Mar 31, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 20, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican29
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
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