HJR 956 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Brooke Spivey Burress, Young Optometrist of the Year -

HJR 956 is a symbolic resolution honoring Dr. Brooke Spivey Burress, a McKenzie optometrist named "Young Optometrist of the Year" by the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians in October 2025. It recognizes her professional achievements, family legacy in eye care at Spivey Eye Clinic, and community service in McKenzie, Tennessee. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it merely expresses the General Assembly's commendation through a formal statement. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals' rights. This is a ceremonial honor with no substantive legislative impact.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 2, 2026 · House Feb 23, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 2, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 4, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 26, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 23, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tandy Darby
RRepublican
TN
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