HJR 959 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Eric Gregory -

HJR 959 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Memphis native Eric Gregory, a New England Patriots football player, for his NFL career and contribution to the Patriots' 2025 Super Bowl appearance. It formally recognizes his high school and college football achievements, his signing with the Patriots, and the team's success in reaching Super Bowl LX. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture expressing legislative support without creating obligations or funding. This type of resolution is standard for honoring notable individuals, not for enacting substantive law.
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. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
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
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Photo of Gabby Salinas
Gabby Salinas
DDemocratic
TN
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