Memorials, Recognition - Osie B. Lewis, Jr. -
HJR 685 is a Tennessee legislative resolution commending Osie B. Lewis, Jr. for his decades of community service, particularly his 38+ years as a coach and recreational director with the Memphis Park Commission and his leadership at the Ed Rice Community Center. The resolution formally recognizes his volunteer work with St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, and other community initiatives. Passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor in May 2025, it serves as a ceremonial tribute without creating any new laws or policy changes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Signed May 2, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
1
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Concurred, voice vote
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/21/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Miller
DDemocratic
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