Memorials, Recognition - George Washington Day in Tennessee, February 22, 2025 -
Senate Resolution 51 designates February 22, 2025, as George Washington Day in Tennessee to honor the first U.S. president and his contributions to the nation's founding. This ceremonial resolution encourages all Tennessee citizens to reflect on George Washington's legacy, including his leadership during the Revolutionary War, role in drafting the Constitution, and commitment to republican ideals. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on April 3, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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