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SJR 510

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Fay Martin, 90th birthday -

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

Ceremonial Tennessee joint resolution recognizing Fay Martin on her 90th birthday, honoring her Oak Ridge contributions, with best wishes and no fiscal action.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 510

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 510 (SJR 510)

Overview

SJR 510 is a Tennessee Senate joint resolution recognizing and honoring Fay Martin on the occasion of her 90th birthday. It is a ceremonial, non-binding memorial occasion. The bill was introduced on April 21, 2025, and was signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To pay tribute to Fay Martin for reaching her ninetieth birthday and to acknowledge her as a longtime member of the Oak Ridge community.
  • To celebrate her life experiences and contributions, describing her as a person of faith, integrity, and enthusiasm.
  • To offer best wishes for continued health and happiness.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states, in effect, that the Senate recognizes and honors Fay Martin on the celebration of her 90th birthday and extends best wishes for many happy returns.
  • It requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with minor formatting: the final clause may be omitted from the copy and, upon proper request, the language appearing after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.
  • As a memorial/personal-occasion resolution, it does not create a statute, mandate action, or authorize spending; its effect is ceremonial recognition.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Fay Martin (the honoree), and by extension the Oak Ridge community cited in the text.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly and its clerks, which prepare and present the official copy of the resolution.
  • The public, as readers of the resolution’s public recognition.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Senate action: Adopted and placed on consent calendar on April 22, 2025; engrossed and ready for transmission
  • House action: Concurred on April 22, 2025; adopted in the House (Ayes 33, Nays 0)
  • Enrolled and ready for signature: April 25, 2025
  • House Speaker signed: April 28, 2025
  • Transmission to Governor: April 29, 2025
  • Governor’s signature: May 7, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor

Impact and Implications

  • Primarily ceremonial with no fiscal impact or regulatory changes.
  • Serves as an official public acknowledgment of Fay Martin’s milestone and as a record of recognition by Tennessee’s legislature.
  • Highlights the value placed on personal milestones and community contributions within the state.

Notes

  • The version text emphasizes Fay Martin’s life experiences and her role in the Oak Ridge community.
  • The bill is categorized as a “joint resolution” under the subject of Memorials, Personal Occasion.

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

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