Memorials, Personal Occasion - J. Clyde Edwards, 95th birthday -
House Joint Resolution 987 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor J. Clyde Edwards on his 95th birthday. It recognizes his service during the Korean War (including deployment to the front lines and later receiving a South Korean Ambassador of Peace medal), his 36-year career at Combustion Engineering, and his community involvement with the Shriners and local senior activities. The resolution expresses the legislature's admiration for his life, faith, and contributions to his community in Soddy Daisy. As a commemorative gesture, it does not create any legal obligations or policy changes.
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 6, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 6, 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
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
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