Memorials, Death - Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney, Knoxville Police Department -
This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 777), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney of the Knoxville Police Department following his death. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his 27-year career, including his service as a School Resource Officer, his 2013 Officer of the Year award, and his military background. It has no policy changes or direct impact on constituents - it solely serves as a formal expression of respect for his public service.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/21/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
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