Memorials, Personal Occasion - Robert "Percy" Person, 89th birthday -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Robert "Percy" Person on the occasion of his 89th birthday. It recognizes his nearly eight-decade career as a shoe shiner in downtown Nashville, noting that he has shined over 500,000 pairs of shoes since beginning the work at age eleven. The resolution celebrates his reputation as a community mentor and his long-standing service to various local officials and residents. No new laws or regulations are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to his contributions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
Signed Apr 30, 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
0
Apr 30, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 3
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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