Memorials, Recognition - Anita Ward -
House Resolution 136 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Anita Ward, a Memphis-born singer and Tennessee musical icon known for her 1979 R&B/disco hit "Ring My Bell." The resolution recognizes her chart-topping success, including the song's global reach and Gold certification, as well as her enduring contributions to music and her status as a beloved artist from the state. It formally celebrates her career milestones and legacy without creating any legal obligations or policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
100–0
Passed
Total votes 100
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic24
100% Yea
R
Republican76
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3 for 4/22/2025
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Antonio Parkinson
DDemocratic
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