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
P
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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