SJR 651 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Gary "Flash" Gordon -

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 651) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Gary "Flash" Gordon for his volunteer work providing free home repairs to disabled and financially struggling residents in Tennessee for over five years. It directly recognizes Gordon's community service, which he performed without charging for his carpentry and plumbing expertise. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Senate Speaker, serves only as a formal expression of appreciation with no policy impact or legal effect. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing regulations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Joey Hensley
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
TN
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