SJR 240 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lily Pope, Valedictorian, Wayne County High School -

SJR 240 is a symbolic resolution honoring Lily Pope, the 2025 valedictorian of Wayne County High School, for her academic achievements and leadership. It recognizes her 99.696 GPA, involvement in extracurricular activities (including Math Club, Beta Club presidency, and FFA), and future studies in animal science at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on April 10, 2025. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of praise for her accomplishments.
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 20, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 27, 2025
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 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
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
26