Memorials, Death - James Rufus "JR" Armstrong -
SJR 585 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late James Rufus "JR" Armstrong of Germantown, recognizing his life as an exemplary public servant and community leader. The resolution commemorates his career as a salesman, Rotarian, and devoted family man, while expressing condolences to his surviving family members. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific group beyond serving as a formal tribute to his legacy. The resolution was unanimously adopted by both the Senate (33-0) and House (94-0) in February 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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