Memorials, Personal Occasion - Robert Earl Dudgeon, 90th birthday -
SJR 557 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Robert Earl Dudgeon on his 90th birthday. It recognizes his military service as a U.S. Army Specialist, his lifelong residence in Gallatin, and his contributions to his family, community, and country. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's best wishes for his birthday without creating new laws or affecting policy. This procedural bill directly celebrates Dudgeon's personal milestone as a respected local citizen.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Feb 3, 2026
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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
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