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SJR 189

Memorials, Death - Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ceremonial resolution memorializes Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson, expresses condolences to her family, and officially honors her integrity, public service, and community impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 189

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 189 (SJR 189)

Overview

SJR 189 is a ceremonial joint resolution enacted to memorialize and honor the life of Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson. The bill expresses condolences to her family and friends and recognizes her contributions as a public servant and member of her community. It is a concurrent resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly and has been signed by the Governor, becoming law.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor the memory and reflect fondly on the character and life of Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson.
  • To acknowledge her public service, professional work, and personal qualities such as integrity, loyalty, compassion, and diligence.
  • To extend sympathy and condolences to her family and friends.

Key Provisions

  • Declares that the General Assembly remembers Teresa Johnson and commends her exemplary life and commitment to living with courage and conviction.
  • Expresses sympathy and condolences to her family and friends.
  • Requires that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The final clause allows the copy to omit House or Senate designations when presented.
  • The resolution highlights specific biographical details and personal attributes of Teresa Johnson, including her art, small-animal rehabilitation work, and family life.

Biographical and Personal Details Included

  • Born September 3, 1973, in Cook County, Illinois.
  • Artist and small animal rehabilitator; owned a boutique in Crump.
  • Married Shane Hardin Johnson on February 25, 1994.
  • Mother of Heather Allie Johnson (Patrick Young), Megan Saraya (Brian) Rogers, and Sean Andrew (Alex) Johnson.
  • Grandmother of Sebastian Young, Dartagnan Young, and Lilah Rogers.
  • Survived by her mother Edith Flatt, stepfather Rick Schaeffer, brothers Ricki Schaeffer and Dylan Flatt, and many extended family members and friends.
  • Described as having a lasting legacy of integrity, probity, compassion, loyalty, and diligence.

Affected Parties

  • Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson’s family, friends, and community.
  • Public record and historical/ceremonial recognition in Tennessee.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Passed First Consideration: February 27, 2025.
  • Passed Second Consideration: March 3, 2025.
  • Engrossed/Adopted: March 6, 2025.
  • Concurred by Senate and transmitted to House, with support (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0): March 10–11, 2025.
  • Enrolled and signed by Senate Speaker; transmitted to Governor: March 11–12, 2025.
  • Signed by Hous e Speaker and transmitted to Governor: March 12, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: March 13, 2025.

Impact

  • No policy changes or fiscal requirements; ceremonial memorialization. The bill serves as an official recognition of Teresa Johnson’s life and contributions and provides a formal expression of condolence from the Tennessee General Assembly.

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

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