Memorials, Death - Grace Bolton Freeman -
SJR 188 is a commemorative resolution honoring Grace Bolton Freeman, a Memphis educator, banker, and community leader who passed away. The resolution formally recognizes her life and legacy, including her career with Memphis City Schools and Union Planters National Bank, her family, and her service to Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church. It was passed unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor in February 2025. As a procedural memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Feb 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 28, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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