Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Charles Kimbrough -
HJR 153 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Dr. Charles Kimbrough, a civil rights activist, Korean War veteran, and retired veterinarian. The resolution recognizes his leadership as former president of the Nashville NAACP chapter (1973-1980) and his role in founding NAACP branches in communities like Sparta, Pulaski, and Waverly. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends his lifetime contributions to racial equality and community service. This resolution is purely commemorative, with no direct impact on legislation or affected groups.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Signed Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Feb 13, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/10/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HJR 153
Scope: TN
Hi! I can help you understand HJR 153. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline