HJR 876 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Sherry Lee Howard Hoppe -

This resolution (HJR 876) is a ceremonial memorial honoring Sherry Lee Howard Hoppe, a retired educator and college administrator who served as president of multiple Tennessee community colleges. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely commemorates her life, career, and legacy through a formal legislative expression of respect. The resolution highlights her work in education, her authorship of books on grief and faith, and her family. It was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor as a symbolic tribute.
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 Greg Vital
Greg Vital
RRepublican
TN
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