Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christopher Vance, Cannon County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year -
HJR 1045 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christopher Vance, a Cannon County High School English teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 Cannon County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year. It formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his 37-year teaching career and dedication to students, including his roles as ninth-grade English instructor and sponsor for the Class of 2029. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly commend Vance's professional achievements. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 5, 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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