Memorials, Death - Elizabeth Lorenza McPhee -
HJR 757 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Elizabeth Lorenza McPhee, a retired educator and longtime advocate for Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and her community. It formally recognizes her 40-year career in education, her role as MTSU's First Lady, and her volunteer work with organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Murfreesboro Domestic Violence Center. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of public service. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond this symbolic tribute.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Jan 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlie Baum
RRepublican
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