Memorials, Professional Achievement - Horace Stephens, Alcoa City Schools Foundation Legacy of Service Award -

HJR 844 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution that formally commends Horace Stephens, a retired Alcoa City Schools math and science teacher, for receiving the Alcoa City Schools Foundation's Legacy of Service Award. The resolution recognizes his 44-year teaching career (1970-2014), during which he taught physics, physical science, and algebra while positively impacting generations of students. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect policy - it serves solely as a formal expression of legislative appreciation for Stephens' dedication to education. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026.