HJR 871 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Dorris Parkins -

HJR 871 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dorris Parkins, a Milan, Tennessee resident who passed away. It commemorates her life and legacy, highlighting her work founding the Milan Mirror newspaper, operating Green Acres Farm, establishing Dorris' Ceramics, and receiving awards including Tennessee's 1968 Governor's Trophy for Handicapped Citizens. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to her community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group or legislation.
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 4, 2026 Signed Feb 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brock Martin
Brock Martin
RRepublican
TN
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