This bill is a ceremonial resolution (SR 301) honoring Lauren Hallmark, a Loretto High School teacher selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education in Tennessee through a non-binding Senate resolution, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or funding. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026.
This Senate Resolution (SR 304) honors Lauren Douglass, a teacher at E.O. Coffman Middle School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication to education and impact on students through a non-binding resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Senate to one specific educator. It was unanimously adopted (32-0) and signed by the Senate Speaker on February 27, 2026.
This Senate Resolution (SR 312) formally honors Leah Staggs, a teacher at Ethridge Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her dedication to education and her positive impact on students, colleagues, and the community. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect - it simply expresses the Tennessee Senate's commendation of her professional achievements. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 300) honoring Stacey Clinard, a Summertown High School teacher selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication to education and service to students in Tennessee through a vote of the Senate. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation, not a policy change. It was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and signed by the Senate Speaker on February 27, 2026.
Senate Resolution 308 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kristin Risner, a teacher at Ingram Sowell Elementary School, for being named both the 2025-2026 Ingram Sowell Elementary School Teacher of the Year and the Lawrence County School System Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students. It has no policy or funding provisions - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee Senate. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, and signed by the Senate Speaker.
Senate Resolution 310 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate to honor Shelby Marks, a teacher at Leoma Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Leoma Elementary School Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her dedication to education, her impact on students, and her professional excellence without creating any new law or policy. The resolution was adopted unanimously (32-0) and signed by the Senate Speaker on February 27, 2026. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and does not affect legislation or funding.
Senate Resolution 305 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Katie Glover, a Summertown Middle School teacher who was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive influence on students, as formally adopted by the Tennessee Senate with unanimous support (32-0). The resolution has no policy or legislative effect - it serves solely to publicly commend her achievements. It does not create new laws, alter funding, or impact any specific group beyond this symbolic recognition.
Senate Resolution 309 honors Jackie Lopp, a teacher at David Crockett Elementary School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally commends her dedication to education, professional expertise, and positive impact on students and colleagues. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses the Tennessee Senate's recognition of her contributions without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.
Senate Resolution 297 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate to honor Sister Carrie Elizabeth Rowan Barksdale, a Harriman resident and longtime community leader. The resolution recognizes her decades of service - including founding Ladies Inspiration Day, volunteering at Harriman Hospital, and receiving the Key to the City of Harriman - while expressing condolences to her family. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges her legacy through a Senate resolution. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, and will be presented to her family.
Senate Resolution 299 honors Lieutenant Shawn Phinnessee of the Haywood County Sheriff's Office for being named Haywood County Deputy of the Year by Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026, recognizes his service to the community and extends congratulations for his dedication to public safety. This commemorative resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges an individual's contributions to law enforcement in Haywood County.
This ceremonial resolution (SR 311) formally honors Audrey Duncan, a South Lawrence School teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 South Lawrence School Teacher of the Year. It expresses the Tennessee Senate's appreciation for her dedication to education and her positive impact on students. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a non-binding expression of recognition. It directly affects Ms. Duncan as the honoree and serves to publicly acknowledge her professional achievement.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 314), not a policy bill. It formally honors Samantha McNabb, the 2025-2026 valedictorian of Wayne County High School, for her academic achievements. The resolution includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes - it simply expresses the Tennessee Senate's commendation of her accomplishments through standard "whereas" clauses and a formal resolution. It was unanimously passed and signed by the Senate Speaker.
