Memorials, Death - Sara "Lillian" Garrett Bean -
SJR 30 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sara "Lillian" Garrett Bean, a Knoxville resident and former clerk of Knox County courts who served for 18 years and was recognized for her community leadership, including organizing annual "Bean Suppers" for the YWCA. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, formally commemorates her life and legacy without creating any new laws or policy changes. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to her public service and community contributions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed Feb 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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