SJR 253 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dean Estes, Valedictorian, Chester County High School -

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 253), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Dean Estes, the 2025 valedictorian of Chester County High School, for his academic achievements. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of his high school accomplishments and best wishes for his future. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any rights or obligations - its sole purpose is to recognize an individual student's achievement through symbolic praise.
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
15
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