Memorials, Recognition - Kirk Whalum -
Senate Resolution 40 is a symbolic honor recognizing Memphis musician Kirk Whalum for his four-decade career in R&B and smooth jazz. It commends his achievements - including Grammy nominations, work with artists like Whitney Houston, and contributions to music and community - without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution does not impose obligations or alter rights, as it is purely ceremonial. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 13, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 13, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
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 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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