HJR 1064 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Thomas Cory Myers Gunnels -

This joint resolution honors the memory of Thomas Cory Myers Gunnels, a former Tennessee state representative who passed away in 2021 after battling cancer. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a public servant and community member, noting his family life, faith, and personal interests. It directs the General Assembly to express sympathy to his family and authorizes the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Gunnels' family. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge his life and 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 5, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 16, 2026 · House Mar 9, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 16, 2026
D Democratic5
5 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 17, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 16, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 12, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 9, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 5, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/9/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Lowell Russell
Lowell Russell
RRepublican
TN
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