Memorials, Death - John Charles McNeeley -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

Ceremonial memorial recognizing John Charles McNeeley of Andersonville for his life and community impact; conveys condolences to his family and involves no new laws or costs.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 184 (SJR 184)

A joint memorial resolution honoring the memory of John Charles McNeeley of Andersonville. The bill is ceremonial in nature and has been signed by the Governor.

Purpose and Intent

Recognize and honor the life, character, and community impact of John Charles McNeeley.

Offer sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

Reflect on McNeeley’s contributions and uphold the values associated with his life.

Key Provisions

The resolution memorializes John Charles McNeeley and commends him as a respected Tennessean who lived with courage and conviction.

It highlights McNeeley’s personal and professional background, including:

Education: Campbell County High School graduate (Class of 1996); college experiences at Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University; president of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at ETSU.
Career: Worked at UPS, Avex Flight Support, and, since 2012, served as a Tennessee-licensed funeral director with Walters Funeral Home.
Personal interests: Woodworking and crafting items for family and friends; active in New Horizon Baptist Church.
Family: Survived by his wife Andrea Tegan McRae McNeeley, son John Connor McNeeley, and other family members listed in the bill.

The resolution expresses sympathy to McNeeley’s family and friends.

Administrative note: Provides for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared, with a specific instruction about the language appearing after the State seal and formatting, omitting House or Senate designation in the final copy.

Who or What Would Be Affected

Primary: John Charles McNeeley and his immediate family; the broader Andersonville community and readers of the resolution.

Secondary: State government and the general public, which would receive a formal ceremonial tribute recognizing McNeeley’s life.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: February 26, 2025.

Key actions:

Passed Second Consideration (Feb 27, 2025).
Engrossed and transmitted to House (Mar 6, 2025).
House and Senate approved on consent/ expedited tracks (early March 2025).
Concurred by both chambers (Mar 10, 2025).
Enrolled and ready for signatures (Mar 11, 2025).
Signed by the Senate Speaker and House Speaker (Mar 11, 2025).
Transmitted to Governor (Mar 12, 2025).
Signed by Governor (Mar 13, 2025).

Status: Signed by Governor; effective upon signing as a memorial resolution.

Impact and Fiscal Note

No new laws or fiscal obligations are created. This is a ceremonial memorial recognizing an individual's life and service. No operational or budgetary changes accompany the resolution.