SJR 425 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Greg O'Connor, John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy -

SJR 425 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Greg O'Connor, a Knoxville community volunteer who received the 2025 John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. It recognizes his decades of service, including 25 years of leadership at the John T. O'Connor Senior Center, organizing annual fundraisers, and supporting organizations like Family Promise and Justice Knox. The resolution formally praises his dedication to improving seniors' lives and helping vulnerable community members. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of his contributions. The resolution was signed by the Governor on May 1, 2025, and is now official state recognition.
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
May 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Signed May 1, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025

How they voted

38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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