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
100% Yea
R
Republican28
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
Ken Yager
RRepublican
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