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SJR 400

Memorials, Death - Gladys Maurine Chatman -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

SJR 400 ceremonial memorial honors Gladys Maurine Chatman, expresses condolences to her family, and memorializes her public service; no policy or budget changes result.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 400

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 400 (SJR 400)

Overview

SJR 400 is a memorial joint resolution sponsored by Senator Yarbro to honor the memory and exemplary public service of Gladys Maurine Chatman. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and expresses condolences to her family. It does not enact policy or create new duties beyond the customary commemoration by the General Assembly.

Purpose and Intent

  • Public Recognition: To publicly honor Gladys Maurine Chatman for her life, character, and contributions as a public servant and community member.
  • Condolences: To extend sympathies to her family and loved ones.
  • Ceremonial Language: Includes provision for presenting an appropriately prepared copy of the resolution, with a minor formatting caveat regarding its final copy.

Key Provisions

  • Honors memory: The resolution states that the General Assembly reflects fondly on Chatman’s life, character, and commitment to living a life of purpose and service.
  • Expressions of sympathy: The General Assembly offers condolences to Chatman’s family.
  • Copy and formatting: An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation; one clause and formatting are specified to appear without certain House/Senate designations.
  • Biographical tribute integrated into the text: The resolution includes a biographical sketch highlighting Chatman’s origins, education, career as a school social worker, lifelong learning, volunteer work, church affiliation, and family connections.

Who/What is Affected

  • Gladys Maurine Chatman: The subject of the tribute and memorial.
  • Chatman family and associates: Recipients of the resolution’s expressions of sympathy.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Performs ceremonial act of memorialization and publishes the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Legislative actions (high level): Passed first consideration (April 7), second consideration (April 9), engrossed and transmitted to House (April 14), House concurrence and passage (mid-April), enrolled (April 23), transmitted to Governor (April 24).
  • Governor’s action: Signed into law by the Governor on April 30, 2025.
  • Status: Signed by Governor; memorial resolution now part of the official record.

Notable Context

  • Classification: Joint resolution
  • Sponsor: Senator Yarbro
  • Subject: Death, Memorials
  • Content is strictly ceremonial; no policy or budgetary changes result from this bill.

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

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