Memorials, Recognition - Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, Tennessean of the Year -
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 583) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis for being named "Tennessean of the Year" by *The Tennessean* in 2025. It recognizes his decades of public service, leadership during the 2021 flood and 2025 Accurate Energetic Systems explosion, and his community-focused initiatives like mental health advocacy and holiday assistance programs. The resolution formally commends him for embodying "compassion and courage" as a public servant. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Feb 11, 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 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
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
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
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