HJR 1044 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Coy Richard Tinsley -

HJR 1044 is a memorial resolution honoring Coy Richard Tinsley of Harrison, Tennessee, following his passing. It formally recognizes his service as a U.S. Army infantryman captured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam (1969), his 30-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, and his dedication to family and community. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his life of "integrity and probity in public life." As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond honoring his legacy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 13, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Mar 12, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 9, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 5, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 2, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/5/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Greg Vital
Greg Vital
RRepublican
TN
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