Memorials, Death - Harold Wayne Sellars -
SJR 596 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Harold Wayne Sellars, a Farragut resident and Vietnam War veteran who died in 2026. The resolution commemorates his military service (U.S. Air Force, 1964-1968), career as an investment advisor, community involvement (including roles with the Optimist Club and Vietnam Veterans of America), and lifelong commitment to family. It expresses condolences to his surviving wife, daughter, and grandson, and does not create new laws or policies. This memorial resolution is purely symbolic, reflecting the legislature’s recognition of Sellars’ contributions to his community.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed Feb 12, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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