SJR 54 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - James Ralph Inman, Sr. -

Senate Joint Resolution 54 is a memorial resolution honoring James Ralph Inman, Sr., a Kingston, Tennessee resident and public servant who passed away. The resolution recognizes his U.S. Army service, 30+ years of work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, community leadership at First Baptist Church, and dedication to family values. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family while commemorating his legacy of integrity and public service. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally celebrates his life and contributions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Ken Yager
RRepublican
TN
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