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SJR 179

Memorials, Death - Bonnie June Raby -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Randy McNally

Memorializes Bonnie June Raby for public service and community commitment; ceremonial tribute by the Tennessee Senate to honor her life and express sympathy, with no legal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 179

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 179 (SJR 179)

Overview

SJR 179 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution (memorial resolution) introduced on February 24, 2025 and ultimately signed by the Governor on March 13, 2025. The resolution honors the memory of Bonnie June Raby of Oliver Springs, recognizing her as a dedicated public servant, family person, and active church member. It expresses condolences to her family and directs the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation.

Purpose and Scope

  • Expresses the General Assembly’s respect and remembrance for Bonnie June Raby.
  • Highlights her character, public service, and commitment to family and community.
  • Provides for the preparation of an official copy of the resolution for presentation, with a formatting clause regarding the copy's appearance.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes Bonnie June Raby, detailing her life and contributions, including:
    • Served as a public servant and professional focused on improving quality of life.
    • Active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church; sang in the choir and volunteered in the print shop.
    • Strong family focus: wife to Archie Raby (for 54 years); mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to numerous relatives.
    • Acknowledges her extended family and survivors.
  • The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and honors her “impeccable character” and commitment to living an examined life.
  • It directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with the final clause omitted in the copy and the standard presentation language appearing without House or Senate designation when requested.

Affected Parties

  • Bonnie June Raby and her family (spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended relatives).
  • Mount Pisgah Baptist Church and the Oliver Springs community.
  • Members of the Tennessee General Assembly (as the expressorial action of memorialization).

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • First/Second Consideration: February 27, 2025 and March 3, 2025
  • Engrossed and Sponsor Added: March 6, 2025; adopted 32–0
  • Transmitted to House; House consent and concurrent actions through March 10–11, 2025
  • Enrolled, signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker: March 11, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor for action; Governor signed: March 12–13, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor

Fiscal/Legal Impact

  • As a ceremonial memorial resolution, SJR 179 creates no new legal obligations or fiscal appropriations and does not effect policy changes. Its effect is ceremonial recognition and commemorative acknowledgment.

Notes

  • SJR 179 is a joint resolution recognizing a private individual and does not alter criminal or civil law. The document reflects customary tributes to notable Tennesseans and is consistent with longstanding legislative practice of memorializing citizens.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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