Memorials, Recognition - Lily Brake -
SJR 515 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lily Brake, a North Greene Middle School student, for winning first place in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial sign design contest. The resolution commends her for creating a design featuring an American flag, eagle silhouette, and national anthem lyrics, which was selected from 147 entries. This symbolic recognition celebrates her civic engagement and artistic contribution to honoring veterans, with no policy changes or direct impact beyond the honor itself.
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 · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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