HJR 1162 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - William "Ed" Bryant -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes William "Ed" Bryant of Campbell County on the occasion of his retirement. It honors his over thirty years of dedicated service to communities in Jellico, Newcomb, and surrounding areas, particularly through his work with Catholic Charities leading the Crazy Quilt Appalachian outreach ministry program. The resolution highlights his contributions to food distribution, organizing toy giveaways for hundreds of children annually, and hosting arts camps for local youth. This commemorative measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his community service and express well wishes for his retirement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Dennis Powers
Dennis Powers
RRepublican
TN
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