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SJR 1236

Memorials, Retirement - Reverend Jeff Kane -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Tennessee officially honors Reverend Jeff Kane for decades of ministry and social outreach, including Room In The Inn and Grace House, as he retires and moves to Arkansas.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1236

Summary of Bill: SJR 1236 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Retirement – Reverend Jeff Kane – Westminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia

Purpose and Intent

  • A Senate Joint Resolution honoring and congratulating Reverend Jeff Kane on the occasion of his retirement from his pastoral role at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Tennessee.
  • Recognizes his decades of ministry, community service, and impact on faith and social programs.
  • Announces that he plans to move to Arkansas and continue ministry there as senior minister at a Presbyterian church in a retirement community.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Formal recognition of Reverend Jeff Kane’s service as pastor for more than twelve years at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
  • Acknowledgment of his origins (from Michigan) and his described personal and professional qualities: clear, conviction-facing preaching; compassion; discipleship; love for God and people.
  • Highlight of his contributions to social issues and at-risk youth.
  • Notable programmatic achievements:
    • Expansion of church outreach programs.
    • Partnerships to support vulnerable populations and aid the unhoused.
    • Founding of the church’s Room In The Inn program and its successor, Grace House.
  • Announcement that Reverend Kane will retire from Westminster Church and move to Arkansas, where he will continue ministry as senior minister at a church in a retirement community.
  • Formal legislative action:
    • Acknowledgment by Tennessee’s Senate (with concurrence from House) honoring Reverend Kane.
    • A ceremonial resolution, suitable for presentation, concluding with a note about preparing a copy of the resolution to be presented, omitting legislative identifiers from the final copy.

Who is Affected

  • Reverend Jeff Kane: primary honoree and retiree.
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, Tennessee: recipient of formal recognition for its pastor’s service and leadership.
  • Westminster Church community and affiliated outreach programs (Room In The Inn, Grace House) as part of Reverend Kane’s documented leadership.
  • General public/constituents of Tennessee: readers of the resolution, acknowledging contributions to social services and faith-based community programs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and progressed in the 114th General Assembly.
  • Action history indicates a rapid legislative path in April 2026:
    • April 21, 2026: Bill filed for introduction.
    • April 22, 2026: Passed first consideration.
    • April 23, 2026: Passed second consideration; placed on Senate consent calendar; engrossed; adopted (Senate); sent to House.
    • April 23, 2026: Concurrence achieved with House; sponsor added (Co-sponsor: Joey Hensley); placed on House consent calendar; result reported as concurred with unanimous Ayes (89-0).
  • The resolution is a ceremonial commendation rather than a bill creating rights, duties, or funding.

Notes on Impact

  • This SJR serves as an official state acknowledgment of Reverend Kane’s ministerial leadership and community impact.
  • It publicly documents Tennessee’s appreciation for his social outreach and programs aiding vulnerable populations.
  • The resolution is primarily symbolic, with no fiscal implications or policy changes.

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

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