Memorials, Death - Costas "Gus" Brinias -
HJR 705 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Costas "Gus" Brinias, a Knoxville restaurateur and community member who passed away. The resolution formally commemorates his life, highlighting his service as a Greek immigrant, owner of Gus's Restaurant and The Original Louis Drive-In, and dedication to family and Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. It has no policy provisions or legal effect - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly’s tribute to his legacy. This resolution was signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025, as a memorial gesture with no direct impact on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3 for 4/22/2025
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Carringer
RRepublican
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