SJR 35 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Dr. Christopher E. Townson -

SJR 35 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Christopher E. Townson upon his retirement as CEO of DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (DTC). It recognizes his 8+ years of leadership in revitalizing DTC's finances, expanding its infrastructure (including fiber optic deployment), and his broader career in telecommunications, including founding broadband companies. The resolution, passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor, formally extends "heartfelt wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement" to Dr. Townson. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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