HJR 777 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney, Knoxville Police Department -

This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 777), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney of the Knoxville Police Department following his death. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his 27-year career, including his service as a School Resource Officer, his 2013 Officer of the Year award, and his military background. It has no policy changes or direct impact on constituents - it solely serves as a formal expression of respect for his public service.
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 15, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 Yea
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
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/21/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Fred Atchley
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
TN
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