SJR 837 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Letha May Beatrice Dedman Hallums, 95th birthday -

SJR 837 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Letha May Beatrice Dedman Hallums on her 95th birthday, recognizing her life and contributions as a Tennessee citizen. It commemorates her personal milestones - including her 1946 marriage, family of four children, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren - and her service at Highland Heights Church of Christ. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact, serving only to express the state's formal appreciation. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 2, 2026, with no opposing votes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Signed Mar 12, 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
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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