Memorials, Recognition - Chief Joe Williams -
SJR 347 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Chief Joe Williams of the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department for his 46 years of service, beginning at age 16. The resolution formally commends him for his dedication, leadership, and community impact, including inspiring his sons to pursue firefighting. It has no policy or legal effect - it is solely an expression of gratitude from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution was signed by both legislative chambers and the Governor on April 16, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Signed Apr 16, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025
How they voted
33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Apr 7, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican27
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 16, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
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