Memorials, Death - Meredith Ann Stokes -
SJR 235 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late Meredith Ann Stokes, a former educator and community member. The resolution commemorates her life and service, including her work teaching in Vermilion County schools, her involvement in local bowling leagues, and her family contributions, while expressing condolences to her surviving family members. This symbolic resolution, signed by the Governor, does not create new laws or affect policy but formally recognizes Stokes' legacy as a public servant and community leader.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Signed Apr 2, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Mar 24, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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