Memorials, Recognition - 250th Celebration of the Revolutionary War Veterans buried in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas -
SJR 876 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Revolutionary War veterans buried within or near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, including specific individuals like Henry Bohanan, William Hamby, and Martha Dandridge Washington. It encourages Tennesseans to acknowledge these veterans' contributions as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of their historical significance to the state and nation. It was introduced in 2026 and passed by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 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
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Ref. to Delayed Bills Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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