Memorials, Recognition - Centenary United Methodist Church, historical marker dedication -
SJR 572 is a commemorative resolution honoring Centenary United Methodist Church in Memphis for its historical marker dedication. It recognizes the church's 160-year role in community leadership, civil rights activism (including hosting MLK strategy sessions in 1968), and contributions to education and equality, such as founding Memphis's first Black kindergarten and Boy Scout troop. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it serves solely as symbolic recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
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 14, 2026
Signed Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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