TennesseeSenate votes to honor Wes Fountain on his retirement
The Senate voted to honor Wes Fountain for 36 years at HCA Healthcare; House agreement would make it a joint tribute.
What it does
The Senate voted to honor Wes Fountain for 36 years at HCA Healthcare and congratulate him on retirement. The House must agree for a joint tribute.
Argument forA public tribute could help colleagues and communities recognize Fountain’s long service to HCA Healthcare and Tennessee.
Argument againstA tribute focused on one executive could leave his colleagues’ contributions out of this public recognition.
More detail
The Senate has adopted a resolution to honor and congratulate Wes Fountain. It recognizes his 36 years at HCA Healthcare and his service to Tennessee. The House must also agree for this to become a tribute from both chambers. The resolution lists July 1, 2026, as his retirement date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 7Senate Reset on regular calendarLatest
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 5/7/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 5/7/2026 Passed (1). Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Adopted, Ayes 26, Nays 0Passed 1st Chamber
- May 7Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
- May 7SJR placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 5/7/2026
- May 6Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeMinor
- May 6Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 5/7/2026
- May 5Filed for introductionMinor
- May 5Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced
- May 7Senate Reset on regular calendarLatest
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