HJR 788 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Gary Jared -

This House Joint Resolution (HJR 788) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Gary Jared, the retiring senior pastor of Stuart Heights Baptist Church, following 35 years of service. It recognizes his leadership in growing the church from 24 to 1,000 members and hosting community programs, without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution formally commends his "meritorious service" and extends "best wishes for every future success," as approved by Tennessee's General Assembly. It does not impose obligations or alter rights, as is typical for commemorative resolutions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/22/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Greg Martin
RRepublican
TN
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