SJR 33 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Ted Clower -

SJR 33 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Pastor Ted Clower for his 43 years of service as pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Roane County, Tennessee (from 1980 to 2024). It recognizes his leadership in founding church ministries (including youth, children's, and jail mission programs) and his community involvement. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was signed by both legislative chambers and the Governor in February 2025.
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 by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
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

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Legislator
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State
District
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Photo of Ken Yager
Ken Yager
RRepublican
TN
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