This House Joint Resolution formally recognizes Galen Brown, a seventh-grade English teacher at DeKalb Middle School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The bill directs the Tennessee General Assembly to honor his professional achievement and prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to him.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Bethel University Action Shooting Team for winning the 2026 Scholastic Action Shooting Program College National Championship. The measure formally recognizes the team's historic achievement of sweeping all eleven competition titles and claiming every available traveling trophy at the event held in Alabama. It specifically acknowledges the contributions of individual student athletes, including Olivia Albertson, Kaleb Klein, and others, who earned numerous high honors during the competition. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly commend the team's dedication and success.
This bill honors Brodie Melzoni, a student at Nolensville High School, for being named a 2025-2026 John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete. The resolution recognizes his achievements in wrestling, where he is a two-time state champion and holds the school record for most career wins, alongside his academic success with a 4.69 grade point average and a 35 ACT score. It formally congratulates him on this award, which is part of a program that highlights local high school students who excel in both classroom learning and athletic competition. The measure also extends best wishes for his future education and career at Davidson University.
This legislative resolution honors McKinna Ward of Moore County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It formally recognizes her dedication to community service and acknowledges her as a model citizen who embodies the spirit of volunteering. The document serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Lieutenant Jay Sharp of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. The bill commends him for responding to a cardiac arrest emergency where he and his team provided critical care that led to a full recovery for the patient. It serves as a formal recognition of his service and bravery, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to him.
House Joint Resolution 1293 formally recognizes Dr. Bill Toungette as the 2025-2026 Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year. This resolution directs the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Dr. Toungette, who currently serves as an assistant principal at Woodland Middle School in Williamson County. A copy of this resolution will be prepared for presentation to him upon request.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Ella Ryan, a student-athlete from Brentwood High School, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Basketball Player of the Year. The bill formally recognizes her achievements in basketball and her role as a positive example for other students in the state. It directs the government to create a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ryan, omitting the official legislative signatures. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a change to laws or policies.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Tanya Hodge, a teacher at Lipscomb Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication to student success and her positive impact on the community as a professional achievement. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize her service.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Houston Fulks, a Franklin High School bowler, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys' Bowler of the Year. The legislation formally congratulates him on this achievement, which he has earned for the second consecutive year. The resolution serves as an official state recognition of his success and character as a student athlete.
This legislative resolution honors Kristi Coble, a teacher at Brentwood Middle School, for her selection as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The bill formally recognizes her professional dedication and positive impact on students by commending her service to children in Tennessee. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her achievements.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Will Taylor for his leadership in recovery advocacy and his service to the people of Tennessee. The resolution acknowledges his work with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and faith communities to improve mental health and substance use treatment systems. It highlights his role in developing addiction programs and promoting the "Recovery Is The New High" message to reduce stigma and support long-term recovery. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation to recognize his contributions to the state's behavioral health ecosystem.
This House Joint Resolution honors Maliyah Glasper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School for being named the 2026 TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball. The measure formally recognizes her athletic achievements, including leading her team to multiple titles and averaging 18.7 points per game, as well as her academic record and character. It also notes her commitment to attend Tennessee Technological University to study psychology. The resolution serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
