SR 23 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Carol Rawls Johnson Dean -

Senate Resolution 23 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Carol Rawls Johnson Dean, a retired education leader and former Interim President of LeMoyne-Owen College, on Women's Day on the Hill. It recognizes her decades-long career as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and national education advocate - including awards like Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and the Richard R. Green Award. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely symbolic, celebrating her contributions to education in Tennessee and nationally. The Senate unanimously adopted it (32-0) and signed it into formal recognition.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 3, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of London Lamar
London Lamar
DDemocratic
TN
33