Memorials, Recognition - Michael Odom, 2025-2026 Tennessee Distinguished Service Award winner -
This Senate resolution honors Michael Odom, a sports journalist from West Tennessee, after he was named a 2025-2026 Tennessee Distinguished Service Award winner. The bill formally recognizes his decades of work covering high school athletics and his contributions to local journalism, particularly his efforts to highlight the personal stories of student athletes. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee Senate acknowledges Odom's professional excellence and his impact on the communities he serves. The document serves as an official commendation rather than a change to laws or regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 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
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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