HJR 538 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Walter Glenn Birdwell, Jr. -

HJR 538 is a commemorative resolution honoring Walter Glenn Birdwell, Jr., a Carthage banker and community leader who died at age 96. The resolution recognizes his 70-year career at Citizens Bank of Carthage, his military service in the Korean War, leadership in local organizations, and dedication to his family and community. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or regulations - it is purely a ceremonial tribute approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor.
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 31, 2025 Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Apr 3, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 10, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michael Hale
Michael Hale
RRepublican
TN
40