Memorials, Recognition - Jerry Byrd, 2024 Master Logger of the Year -
SJR 419 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jerry Lee Byrd of Unicoi, Tennessee, for being named the 2024 Master Logger of the Year by the Tennessee Forestry Association. It formally recognizes his 20+ years operating Jerry Lee Byrd Logging, LLC, a fifth-generation family business, and his contributions to forestry in East Tennessee. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no direct effect on citizens, businesses, or state law. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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