Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Brooke Spivey Burress, Young Optometrist of the Year -
HJR 956 is a symbolic resolution honoring Dr. Brooke Spivey Burress, a McKenzie optometrist named "Young Optometrist of the Year" by the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians in October 2025. It recognizes her professional achievements, family legacy in eye care at Spivey Eye Clinic, and community service in McKenzie, Tennessee. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it merely expresses the General Assembly's commendation through a formal statement. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals' rights. This is a ceremonial honor with no substantive legislative impact.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 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
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tandy Darby
RRepublican
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