SJR 181 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - R.W. Groom III -

Senate Joint Resolution 181 is a memorial resolution honoring R.W. Groom III, a retired English teacher and community leader from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away. The resolution recognizes his 40-year teaching career across multiple schools, his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and church initiatives, and his dedication to family values. It extends condolences to his wife, children, and extended family while commemorating his life through formal legislative tribute. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
28 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Ken Yager
Ken Yager
RRepublican
TN
12