Memorials, Recognition - Jerry Kirk -
This Senate Joint Resolution honors Jerry Kirk for his forty years of dedicated service to Tennessee's cooperative communications industry. The measure formally recognizes his career as editor of The Tennessee Cooperator and The Tennessee Magazine, highlighting his contributions to informing and connecting rural communities across the state. It acknowledges his professional achievements, including receiving the James B. Walker Cooperative Spirit Award in 2012, and notes his continued involvement in cooperative leadership after retirement. The resolution serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Signed Apr 16, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
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