HJR 392 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Pam Oakes, Jefferson County Schools District Level Teacher of the Year and Piedmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

HJR 392 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pam Oakes, a fifth-grade science and social studies teacher at Piedmont Elementary School in Jefferson County. It formally recognizes her selection as both the 2024-2025 Jefferson County Schools District Level Teacher of the Year and Piedmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution highlights her 18-year career, student achievement metrics, and dedication to innovative teaching. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly’s formal appreciation for her work.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025 · House Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 31, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Andrew Farmer
Andrew Farmer
RRepublican
TN
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