Memorials, Death - Dr. Benjamin R. Wygal -
HJR 969 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Benjamin R. Wygal, a former educator and public servant who died recently. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his life, career, and community contributions, including his roles as a college president and university administrator. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply serves as a formal tribute through a recorded expression of respect. It was passed by both chambers and sent to the governor for formal acknowledgment.
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
100% Yea
R
Republican26
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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