Memorials, Death - Denis Michael Gilmore -
This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 493) honoring Dr. Denis Michael Gilmore, a Nashville thoracic surgeon who died in 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his professional contributions, including his work as a division chief at Centennial Medical Center and his service to the community. It does not create new laws or policies - it serves as a ceremonial tribute to his legacy. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 9, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Signed Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · House Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/27/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
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