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SJR 122

Memorials, Retirement - Bud and Kay Mitchell -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

The bill formally honors Bud and Kay Mitchell for 38 years running Bud’s Tire in Murfreesboro, recognizing their service to the community.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 122

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 122 (SJR 122) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Overview

  • Type: Senate Joint Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial)
  • Subject: Honor and recognize Bud and Kay Mitchell upon their retirement
  • Sponsor: Senator Reeves
  • Status: Enacted and transmitted to the Governor; signed by Governor (final action completed in February–March 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly honor Bud and Kay Mitchell on the occasion of their retirement after 38 years operating Bud’s Tire in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • Acknowledge their contributions to the local community and to helping families maintain safe, reliable vehicles.
  • Convey best wishes for their future endeavors and time with family and friends.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Service: Explicit commendation of Bud and Kay Mitchell for three decades of service as proprietors of Bud’s Tire.
  • Community Impact: Notation of the business’s role in supporting motorists in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, including providing quality products at reasonable prices and a trusted, customer-first reputation.
  • Publication and Presentation: The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented, reflecting the formal act of commendation.
  • Ceremonial Language: The resolution includes the standard closing language typical of ceremonial resolutions, including a clause about the copy’s designation and presentation.

Who is Affected

  • Bud and Kay Mitchell: Primary honorees and subjects of the resolution.
  • Bud’s Tire (Murfreesboro, TN): Acknowledged for its longstanding local service and contribution to the community.
  • Local Community: Rutherford County and Murfreesboro residents who benefited from the business’s services.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: Filed for introduction on February 10, 2025.
  • Legislative Action Timeline:
    • February 12, 2025: Introduced and passed on first consideration.
    • February 13, 2025: Passed on second consideration.
    • February 18–20, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar and engrossed; adopted on consent with votes (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • February 20, 2025: Sponsor additions; transmitted to the House; placed on House consent calendar for February 24, 2025.
    • February 24–28, 2025: House concurrence; Senate and House actions concurred.
    • February 28–March 4, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; Governor signed (final action completed by March 4, 2025).
  • Effective Action: The bill is ceremonial; upon governor’s signature, it becomes an official state recognition plaque-style acknowledgement of retirement.

Impact and Significance

  • No substantive policy changes or fiscal implications are introduced.
  • Serves as a formal, symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly to long-tenured local business owners.
  • May enhance community pride and document local historical recognition of Bud’s Tire as a fixture in Murfreesboro.

If you’d like, I can provide a one-page plain-English briefing for a general audience or a side-by-side comparison with typical ceremonial resolutions.

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

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