Memorials, Death - Dominican Sister of Peace Marina Gibbons, OP -
House Joint Resolution 930 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dominican Sister of Peace Marina Gibbons, OP, following her death. It formally recognizes her 79-year life dedicated to education and service, including her roles as a teacher, academic leader at institutions like Siena College in Memphis, and her global work teaching English in Vietnam. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of "intellectual rigor, compassion, and leadership." Passed unanimously by both chambers in early 2026, it has no legal effect beyond this commemorative gesture.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/19/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gabby Salinas
DDemocratic
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