HJR 1056 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Joe Northington, U.S. Marine Corps veteran -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Joe Northington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Tennessee. It acknowledges his heroic actions during combat when he treated a wounded fellow Marine and improvised a signal to guide a rescue helicopter to their location. The resolution expresses gratitude for his bravery and service, noting his receipt of the Purple Heart and his contributions to his community. This is a commemorative measure with no impact on laws, budgets, or public policy.
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
15
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

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Antonio Parkinson
DDemocratic
TN
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