Memorials, Professional Achievement - Melissa Cole, Lakeview Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 500) formally recognizing Melissa Cole, a third-grade math and science teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, for being named the 2024-2025 Lakeview Elementary School Teacher of the Year. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely honors her 14-year career, teaching excellence, and dedication to students. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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