This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Firefighter Etta Schafer of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for her heroic actions on October 15, 2025. The bill formally recognizes her role in responding to a cardiac arrest emergency where she helped save a citizen's life through critical care and quick decision-making. The resolution commends her service to the people of Tennessee and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Gavin Johnson, a track and field athlete from Centennial High School, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys' Track & Field Athlete of the Year. The document formally congratulates him on his achievements, including winning the 400-meter race at the Class AAA championships, and notes that he is only the second runner from his school to receive this award. It expresses pride in his success and character as a student athlete while wishing him well in his future endeavors.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Hannah Hall, a teacher at Scales Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The measure does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial recognition of her professional achievements and dedication to education. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges her contributions to her students and the broader community. The document is intended to be presented to her as a token of appreciation for her service.
HJR 1277 is a House Joint Resolution that honors Blake Lannom, a teacher at Franklin High School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The bill formally recognizes his dedication to education and his positive influence on students through a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. This type of legislation does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly commend an individual's professional achievements.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes Diana Moon, a third-grade teacher at Northside Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution honors her professional dedication and positive influence on students, commending her expertise and service to the community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her achievement. The document will be presented to the recipient as a symbol of appreciation for her work in education.
This bill honors Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, the 2026 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School in Tennessee, for her academic excellence. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. The resolution expresses commendation for her achievements and extends best wishes for her future, serving as a public tribute rather than a change to laws or policies.
This joint resolution formally recognizes Victoria Marie Grigsby for her work as a legislative intern for Representative Andrew Farmer and the House Judiciary Committee. The measure highlights her contributions during the 2026 session and acknowledges her educational background and prior leadership roles in student government. By passing this resolution, the General Assembly intends to commend her service and offer well wishes for her future endeavors.
This joint resolution honors Coach Johnny Morgan on his retirement from the girls' basketball program at Central High School in McMinn County. The legislation formally recognizes his forty-seven-year career, during which he led his team to over 1,100 victories and a state championship in 2011. No new laws or funding are created; the bill serves solely to commend his contributions to Tennessee high school basketball and present a ceremonial copy of the resolution to him.
This joint resolution honors Mason Marchan, the 2026 Salutatorian of Cordova High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities. It directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Marchan as a recognition of his achievements.
This joint resolution honors Julie Raischel, a teacher at Woodland Middle School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her professional dedication and positive influence on students without changing any laws or policies. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute to her achievements in education rather than establishing new rules or requirements.
This House Joint Resolution honors Jacqueline Karp, a student at Zion Christian Academy who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The measure formally commends her academic achievements and extends best wishes for her future success. Additionally, the bill directs the clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student upon request.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Ava Sandberg, a lacrosse player from Brentwood High School, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Year. The bill formally recognizes her achievements, including leading her team to the first Class AA state championship in the sport's TSSAA-sanctioned season. It serves as a commemorative resolution to celebrate her athletic success and character rather than creating new laws or policies.
