Memorials, Sports - Ranford Watson, Clay County Sports Hall of Fame -
HJR 219 is a commemorative resolution honoring Ranford Watson, a former Celina High School athlete, following his posthumous induction into the Clay County Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution formally recognizes his athletic achievements as a two-sport standout in basketball and baseball during 1959-1961, including leading his basketball team to a district championship. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is solely a symbolic tribute by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution was passed unanimously and signed by the Governor in February 2025.
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 12, 2025
Signed Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2025 · House Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Feb 24, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/13/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
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