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SJR 1163

Memorials, Public Service - Bill Winters -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Honors Bill Winters for 16 years of Bradley County leadership, education advocacy, and upcoming retirement, without creating any legal or budgetary changes.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1163

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1163 (SJR 1163) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor and recognize Bill Winters for his exemplary public service as a member of the Bradley County Commission.
  • Note his impending retirement in 2026 after four terms (16 years) representing District 7.
  • Acknowledge leadership roles and contributions to education and community development in Bradley County.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly of Bill Winters’s tenure on the Bradley County Commission.
  • Statements of praise for:
    • His service as vice chair of the Bradley County Commission from 2022 to 2024.
    • His advocacy for education, including support for the PIE Center and expansion of school facilities in Bradley County.
    • His prior service on the Bradley County Board of Education.
    • His mentorship and guidance to others in the community, including Senator J. Adam Lowe.
    • His collaboration with elected officials, community leaders, and citizens to advance Bradley County’s interests while maintaining community character.
  • Explicit note that Winters will not seek reelection in 2026, framing his departure as the completion of a notable public career.
  • The resolution does not create new legal or fiscal obligations; it is a ceremonial recognition.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Bill Winters (recognition of service and retirement).
  • Bradley County community and constituents, who are described as having benefited from his leadership and advocacy.
  • No statutory changes, funding directives, or policy shifts are associated with the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Filed for introduction on April 16, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Lead sponsor is Sen. Lowe, with Co-sponsor Sen. Adam Lowe listed (note: the text indicates “Co-sponsor: Adam Lowe,” which may reflect cross-reference or formatting; the resolution is attributed to Sen. Lowe as sponsor in the body).
  • Type: Concurrent resolution approved by both Senate and House (as a joint resolution to honor a current public official’s service).
  • Effective date: Ceremonial; takes effect upon passage and publication as a memorial resolution.

Observations

  • The bill is primarily commemorative and ceremonial, aimed at publicly recognizing a local official’s long service.
  • It highlights Winters’s educational advocacy and leadership roles, framing retirement as a notable milestone in Bradley County’s public life.
  • No impact on budgets, statutes, or county governance is anticipated from the resolution itself.

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

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