HJR 1064 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Thomas Cory Myers Gunnels -

This joint resolution honors the memory of Thomas Cory Myers Gunnels, a former Tennessee state representative who passed away in 2021 after battling cancer. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a public servant and community member, noting his family life, faith, and personal interests. It directs the General Assembly to express sympathy to his family and authorizes the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Gunnels' family. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge his life and 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 5, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/9/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Lowell Russell
RRepublican
TN
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