Memorials, Professional Achievement - Joseph Smylie, Horace A. Porter School Teacher of the Year -

House Resolution 40 honors Joseph Smylie, the 2025-2026 Horace O. Porter School Teacher of the Year, for his dedication to education and positive impact on students. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 10, 2025, formally recognizes Smylie's professional achievements and commitment to teaching excellence. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for Smylie's work.