Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jessica P. Ellis, John B. Whitsitt Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
HJR 275 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Jessica P. Ellis as the 2024-2025 John B. Whitsitt Elementary School Teacher of the Year. It honors her dedication to education, noting her work inspiring students and colleagues at the school. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It directly affects Jessica P. Ellis as the honoree, not any broader group or policy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025 · House Mar 3, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 10, 2025
D
Democratic4
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
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