HJR 828 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lori Curtis as Chapel Hill Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of her dedication to education, her impact on students, and her professional excellence. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to formally congratulate Ms. Curtis through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution was signed by both the House Speaker and Governor in February 2026.
This ceremonial resolution (HJR 839) honors Allan Dale Hannah for his 50 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department, including roles as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief. It recognizes his leadership, contributions to expanding the department's equipment and services, and his community impact. The resolution has no legal effect beyond expressing official commendation and does not change laws or affect any policies or individuals. It was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in February 2026.
HJR 827 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kaitlyn Jones as the 2025-2026 Delk-Henson Intermediate School Teacher of the Year. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution formally congratulates Ms. Jones for her dedication to education, commends her "exceptional service," and salutes her professional achievements. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and is presented as a formal tribute.
HJR 834 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jon Brent King, a Spring Station Middle School teacher who was named Teacher of the Year for the 2025-2026 academic year. The resolution formally recognizes his dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of Mr. King's service. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individual achievements and has no legislative effect beyond the formal acknowledgment.
This resolution honors Amy Raleigh, a teacher at Chapman's Retreat Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally commends her dedication to education and service in Tennessee through a legislative resolution. The bill has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial recognition with no binding requirements or changes to law. It was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026.
This ceremonial resolution honors Dr. Rufus R. Clifford, Jr., a 90-year-old Columbia, Tennessee pediatrician and longtime Rotarian, for his 55-year medical career, military service in the U.S. Air Force, and decades of community leadership with Rotary International. It specifically recognizes his work providing pediatric care to families across Maury County and his roles as Columbia Rotary Club president (1997-1998) and Rotary District Governor (2007-2008). The resolution, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the governor, formally commends his service but does not create any legal obligations or policy changes. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the honoree.
HJR 832 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christy Nichols as Amanda North Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through a symbolic vote by Tennessee's legislature. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a public acknowledgment of her work. It directly affects no individuals or institutions beyond the ceremonial recognition of Ms. Nichols. This is a standard procedural resolution, not a legislative measure with substantive policy implications.
This House Joint Resolution (HJR 822) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emily Talley as Cornersville Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It has no policy or financial impact - it solely recognizes her professional achievements through a formal commendation from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution was signed by the House Speaker and Governor in February 2026, following standard procedural steps for such honors. It directly affects no individuals or communities through legislative action, as it serves only as symbolic recognition.
HJR 854 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pam Conatser, a Pre-K-4 teacher at Allardt Elementary School in Fentress County, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication and impact on students through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her professional achievements. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative effect beyond the acknowledgment.
HJR 831 is a non-binding legislative resolution honoring Deborah McClendon, a Bethesda Elementary School teacher selected as the 2025-2026 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through ceremonial language without creating new laws or policies. The resolution was adopted by both chambers and signed by the Governor, but it does not allocate funds, change regulations, or affect any legal obligations. It directly celebrates McClendon’s achievements as a public educator.
HJR 823 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Megan Smith, a teacher at Cornersville Elementary School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, commends her dedication to education, her impact on students, and her professional excellence. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes her contributions through a public statement of appreciation.
HJR 860 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Shannon Phillips, a teacher at South Fentress Elementary School (Grades 5-8), for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through a resolution passed by Tennessee's General Assembly. This resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill was signed by the House Speaker, Senate, and Governor in February 2026.
