SJR 501 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Allen Davis, Lebanon High School Teacher of the Year -

SJR 501 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Allen Davis, a Lebanon High School CTE auto maintenance teacher, for being named the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes his 14-year career dedicated to motivating students, earning industry expertise, and serving as a model for technical education. The resolution, passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor, has no binding effect - it simply offers formal commendation through a written honor. It directly affects Allen Davis as the recipient of this public recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Signed May 7, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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