SR 257 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Doris Watkins Henderson -

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 257), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Doris Watkins Henderson for her 43-year service as Fayette County Court Clerk, highlighting her integrity and dedication to public service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate (32-0) on January 21, 2026, as a tribute to her retirement. It has no legislative effect beyond expressing the Senate's appreciation and does not create any new policies or obligations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2026

How they voted

320
Passed
Total votes 32
Jan 21, 2026
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
26