Memorials, Death - Ava May Christopher -
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 325) is a ceremonial memorial honoring Ava May Christopher, a 20-year-old Memphis resident who passed away in 2023. It commemorates her life, highlighting her dedication to theater, music, family, and her academic pursuits as a University of Memphis biology major with minors in vocal music and theater. The resolution extends condolences to her family and community, reflecting on her "joy, determination, and kindness" during her brief life. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
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 26, 2025
Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 31, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
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 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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