Memorials, Recognition - Waffle House shooting victims -
House Joint Resolution 688 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the four victims of the April 22, 2018, Waffle House shooting in Nashville on the seventh anniversary of the tragedy. It specifically recognizes Akilah Dasilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin - each under 30 years old - and expresses the state's respect for their memory. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to be observed on April 22, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 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 1
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Concurred, voice vote
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/22/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shaundelle Brooks
DDemocratic
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