Memorials, Death - Eugene M. Pike, Jr. -
HJR 768 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Eugene M. Pike, Jr., a Chattanooga funeral home owner and community leader who served as president of Chattanooga Funeral Home for 48 years. The resolution recognizes his professional contributions, including conducting services for notable figures and expanding his business, as well as his civic involvement with veterans' organizations, the Civitan Club, and local charities. It expresses the Assembly's sympathy to his family and commemorates his legacy of service to Chattanooga. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to his life and community impact.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/15/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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