Memorials, Recognition - NHC Cookeville, 2024 NHC Center of the Year -
House Joint Resolution 644 is a ceremonial resolution honoring NHC Cookeville (a 104-bed assisted living facility in Cookeville, Tennessee) for being named the 2024 "NHC Center of the Year" by National HealthCare Corporation. It recognizes the facility's achievements, including its CMS 5-Star rating, high patient satisfaction scores, and prior industry awards, without creating any new laws or altering policy. The resolution has no direct impact on residents, staff, or regulations - it serves solely as symbolic recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. This is a standard procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative change.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Signed Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025 · House Apr 14, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/14/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Williams
RRepublican
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