Memorials, Death - Coy Richard Tinsley -
HJR 1044 is a memorial resolution honoring Coy Richard Tinsley of Harrison, Tennessee, following his passing. It formally recognizes his service as a U.S. Army infantryman captured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam (1969), his 30-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, and his dedication to family and community. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his life of "integrity and probity in public life." As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond honoring his legacy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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