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SR 54

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Lillian Dagner, 100th birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

SR 54 honors Lillian Dagner on turning 100, recognizing her World War II nursing service and community contributions, and extends best wishes from the Tennessee Senate.

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Bill Summary · SR 54

Summary of Senate Resolution 54 (SR 54) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 54 is a memorial resolution dedicated to honoring and congratulating Lillian Dagner on the celebration of her 100th birthday.
  • The bill recognizes Ms. Dagner’s life and contributions, highlighting her service as a nurse during World War II and her broader role in the community.
  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of respect and best wishes from the Tennessee Senate.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution formally proclaims that the Senate honors Lillian Dagner on the occasion of reaching the age of 100.
  • It acknowledges:
    • Her long life and experiences spanning significant periods of American history.
    • Her wartime nursing service during World War II.
    • Her character traits, including wisdom, generosity, integrity, and enthusiasm for life.
  • It requests the preparation and presentation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to Ms. Dagner (the final clause specifying omitted text on the presented copy).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Lillian Dagner (the individual being honored).
  • Secondary: The Tennessee Senate and the state of Tennessee, as the resolution is a formal legislative acknowledgment.
  • Community stakeholders and supporters who value recognizing milestone birthdays and veteran service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and process:
    • Introduced and referred for consideration in March 2025.
    • Progressed through standard legislative steps: filed for introduction, placed on the Senate Consent Calendar, passed on first consideration, passed on second consideration, enrolled, and signed.
    • Signed by the Senate Speaker and enrolled as of March 25, 2025.
  • Status timeline:
    • March 13, 2025: Filed for introduction.
    • March 17, 2025: Passed on First Consideration.
    • March 20, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration; referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • March 21, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 3/24/2025.
    • March 24, 2025: Adopted with a unanimous vote (Ayes 33, Nays 0).
    • March 25, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker; enrolled and ready for signatures.

Notes

  • There are no fiscal implications or policy changes; this is a ceremonial (memorial) resolution recognizing an individual milestone.
  • The bill is a non-binding expression of esteem and well-wishes rather than creating new law or mandates.

Bottom Line

SR 54 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring Lillian Dagner for turning 100 years old, highlighting her World War II-era nursing service and her valued role in her community, and extending best wishes from the Tennessee Senate.

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

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