SJR 57 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Jack E. Williams -

SJR 57 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jack E. Williams of Knoxville, a retired University of Tennessee Vice President and longtime community volunteer. The resolution commemorates his 36-year career at UT, his service on organizations like the Pat Summitt Foundation and Friends of the Smokies, and his dedication to family and public service. It expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and affirms his legacy of "integrity and probity in public life." As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs. The resolution was signed by the Governor on March 4, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 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 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 10, 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 Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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