SJR 325 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 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 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
Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
29