This resolution (HJR 853) is a ceremonial honor for Eddie Cook, a Fentress County school board member who served for 25 years. It formally congratulates him on his 2025 induction into the Tennessee School Boards Association's Quarter Century Club, recognizing his long-term dedication to education. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his community leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition.
HJR 858 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Kellye Stone, a fifth through eighth-grade teacher at Allardt Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to education, her positive impact on students, and her professional excellence as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It does not create any new laws or policies, as it is a non-binding tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 825), not a policy bill. It formally honors Mary Hickerson, a teacher at Forrest School, for being named the 2025-2026 Forrest School Teacher of the Year. The resolution, passed by Tennessee's legislature and signed by the Governor, expresses the General Assembly's commendation of her service but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. It directly affects only Mary Hickerson through symbolic recognition, with no broader impact on education policy or other individuals.
This is a commemorative resolution (HJR 838) honoring Ola Cecil Harris, a former Rhea County Sheriff (1968-1974) and lifelong Dayton resident who served as a public servant, trucking professional, and community member. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy of integrity, dedication to public safety (including moonshine busts), and contributions to Rhea County. It has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no direct effect on citizens or laws. The resolution was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026.
HJR 861 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kay McCrary, the 2025-2026 Pine Haven Elementary School (Pre-K-4) Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her professional dedication and impact on students through a symbolic legislative tribute. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses the General Assembly's commendation. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, budgets, or regulations.
HJR 851 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro for his critical contributions to NASA's Voyager program. It specifically recognizes his 1964 discovery of the planetary alignment (the "Grand Tour") that enabled the Voyager missions' gravity-assist trajectory design, alongside his academic work at the University of Tennessee Space Institute and receipt of NASA's Exceptional Achievement Medal. The resolution serves as a formal expression of gratitude for his scientific legacy and impact on space exploration. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Della Sandoval as South Fentress Elementary School's 2025-2026 Pre-K-4 Teacher of the Year. It formally congratulates her for her educational work and recognizes her as an exemplary educator serving students in grades Pre-K-4. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
HJR 862 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Natalie Leach Haslam, a Knoxville resident and longtime community leader who passed away. It recognizes her lifetime of service, including her leadership at the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, generous support of the University of Tennessee (where a music college was named in her honor), and contributions to numerous cultural and civic organizations. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of "integrity, compassion, and dedication to service." This is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes.
HJR 835 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sorrel Dugan, the 2025-2026 Summit High School Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her dedication to education and service through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only words of praise and congratulations from the legislature. It was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026, making it official.
This resolution honors Jamie Andrews, a Fentress County teacher selected as Pine Haven Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8. It serves as a ceremonial recognition of her educational contributions without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution was passed by Tennessee's General Assembly and signed by the Governor to publicly commend her work. It directly affects only Jamie Andrews as the recipient of this symbolic honor.
HJR 856 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kendra West, a teacher at York Elementary School in Fentress County, as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and impact on students through a resolution passed by Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the legislature's commendation. It was signed by the House Speaker and Governor in February 2026.
This resolution honors Anita Darnell, a Marshall County Elementary School teacher who was selected as the 2025-2026 Marshall County School System Teacher of the Year and Marshall County Elementary School Teacher of the Year. It is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize her professional achievements and dedication to education. The resolution formally commends her service, describes her as "a talented and compassionate educator," and expresses the legislature's support for her work. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply provides public recognition.
