Memorials, Death - Thomas Dexter Justis -
SJR 669 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late Thomas Dexter Justis, a civil engineer and public servant who dedicated nearly 25 years to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). It commemorates his leadership as Region 1 Director overseeing transportation operations across 24 East Tennessee counties and his career spanning roles like District Operations Engineer and Project Supervisor. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy of integrity, public service, and mentorship in the transportation sector.
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
15
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
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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