Memorials, Recognition - Father Michael Woods -
This Senate Joint Resolution 946 formally recognizes Father Michael Woods as the honoree at the 2026 Gala of Lights, a fundraising event for St. Mary's School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The resolution commends his decades of service to the Diocese of Knoxville and his contributions to the community since 1994. It directs the state to prepare an official copy of the resolution for presentation to Father Woods upon his request. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his community leadership.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Signed Apr 16, 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
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Randy McNally
RRepublican
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