HJR 853 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Eddie Cook, Tennessee School Boards Association Quarter Century Club -

This resolution (HJR 853) is a ceremonial honor for Eddie Cook, a Fentress County school board member who served for 25 years. It formally congratulates him on his 2025 induction into the Tennessee School Boards Association's Quarter Century Club, recognizing his long-term dedication to education. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his community leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/4/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Ed Butler
RRepublican
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