SR 37 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Sheila Whalum -

This Senate Resolution (SR 37) commends Sheila Whalum of Memphis for her community leadership and contributions, specifically recognizing her nine-year role as executive director of the Whalum Center for Music at Visible Music College. It highlights her family's musical legacy in Memphis, prior service as deputy director of Memphis Finance, authorship of a book, and mentorship at the University of Memphis. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely offers formal recognition through the Tennessee Senate. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
29