SR 39 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr. -

Senate Resolution 39 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pastor Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr., of Memphis, for his community service and ministry. It formally commends him for his work as pastor of the New Olivet Worship Center and his contributions to Memphis through four generations of his family in music, worship, and public service. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply recognizes his lifetime of service with a formal Senate acknowledgment. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee 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