Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1562: A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee. WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should specially recognize those estimable individuals who have distinguished themselves as dedicated professionals through their commitment to their communities; and WHEREAS, one such outstanding person is Steve Hunley, who has compiled a distinguished record of achievement in business, education, and public service in Knox County and East Tennessee; and WHEREAS, the son of William Kenneth Hunley, Sr., and Priscilla Clodell Brewer Hunley, Steve Hunley was born in 1951 and graduated from Central High School in 1969; and WHEREAS, on June 9, 1972, he married the love of his life, Kimberly Blair Hunley; and WHEREAS, in 1975, Mr. Hunley graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in business, becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree; and WHEREAS, Steve Hunley later built a successful career in business, working with Merck Pharmaceuticals Calgon Division and Kendall Motor Oil before co-founding Superior Cleaners with his brother Con Hunley and Earl Glandon, and the business grew to five locations; and WHEREAS, in 1986, he founded Superior Petroleum Marketers, serving major clients and further establishing his reputation as a successful entrepreneur; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hunley has long demonstrated a commitment to …
Sponsors
- Wright, Dave (R, 19) · primary sponsor
- Davis, Elaine (R, 18)
- Lafferty, Justin (R, 89)
- Zachary, Jason (R, 14)
- Carringer, Michele (R, 16)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1562?
- HJR1562 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.
- What does HJR1562 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.
- What is the status of HJR1562?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1562?
- Wright, Dave (R, 19), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1562?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1562&GA=114
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