Memorials, Death - Donald Kenton Wright -
SJR 875 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Donald Kenton Wright, a former Tennessee State Senator (1992-1996) and mayor of Gallatin (1997-2006), for his decades of public service, community leadership, and contributions as an educator and author. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s condolences to his family and commemorates his life, including his military service, dedication to family values, and literary works. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups, as it is a symbolic tribute with no binding legal effect. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate, concurred by the House, and signed by the Governor in February 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed Feb 27, 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
10
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 27, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
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