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SJR 135

Memorials, Death - Wanda Perrin Gray -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

A ceremonial memorial recognizing Wanda Perrin Gray’s life, public service, faith, and family, and expressing the General Assembly’s condolences.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 135

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 135 (SJR 135)

Overview

SJR 135 is a memorial joint resolution adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Wanda Perrin Gray of Dandridge. The measure is a ceremonial tribute recognizing her life, character, and contributions. The resolution was introduced February 10, 2025, and was signed by the Governor on March 4, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge and honor Wanda Perrin Gray for her public service, professionalism, and community involvement.
  • Express sympathy and condolences to Mrs. Gray’s family.
  • Provide an official tribute to her life, values, and legacy, reflecting on her roles in work, faith, and family.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes Wanda Perrin Gray and reflects fondly on her character and commitment to living a principled life.
  • It acknowledges her service as a barber at Rubles Barber Shop in Newport and her active, devout membership in Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church.
  • It notes her family life, including her husband Roy Gray (38 years of marriage), her children Pete Higgs, Alisa Lemons, and Jackie Showalter, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and surviving relatives.
  • The General Assembly expresses its sympathy to the Gray family.
  • An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, omitting the clause that identifies the document with a specific House or Senate designation in the final copy.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Adopted by the Senate: February 20, 2025
  • Concurred by the House: February 24–25, 2025
  • Enrolled and ready for signatures: February 25, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor for action: February 28, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: March 4, 2025
  • Classification: Joint Resolution (memorial)

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary focus: Wanda Perrin Gray and her immediate family.
  • Broader impact: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly and the public record, through an official commemorative inscription.
  • Fiscal impact: None anticipated; ceremonial memorials do not create statutory obligations or appropriations.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • The bill progressed through standard memorial procedures, culminating in gubernatorial signature. It serves as an official, non-binding tribute suitable for inclusion in the state’s legislative records and commemorative materials.

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

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