Memorials, Personal Occasion - William and Vickie Thomas, 50th wedding anniversary -
HJR 972 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing William and Vickie Thomas for their 50th wedding anniversary. It does not create any policy changes, funding, or obligations - it solely offers formal congratulations from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution highlights their community involvement, family values, and decades-long marriage as an example for others. It directly affects only the Thomas couple, with no broader impact on laws or constituents. This is a standard commemorative resolution with no legislative effect beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
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