This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Sharon Kozlowski for being named the 2025-2026 Centennial High School Teacher of the Year. The resolution commends her dedication to education and her positive influence on students, recognizing her professional excellence and personal character. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ms. Kozlowski as a gesture of appreciation for her service to Tennessee's students.
This House Joint Resolution honors the students of Forrest School for receiving the 2026 Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award. The award recognizes high school students who successfully register eligible voters before they turn eighteen, a program designed to encourage early civic participation. Specifically, the resolution acknowledges Forrest School for registering 100 percent of its eligible student voters. The measure also highlights the award's namesake, Anne Dallas Dudley, a historical figure who played a key role in securing women's right to vote.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors Lilliana Mendez Medina as the 2026 Valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. It formally commends her academic achievements and expresses the General Assembly's best wishes for her future success. The resolution serves as a public recognition of her high school accomplishments and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and congratulates Nisha Javagal, a student-athlete from Brentwood High School in Tennessee. The resolution recognizes her achievement of being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Tennis Athlete of the Year and celebrates her role in leading her team to a state championship. It serves as a public commendation of her athletic success and character, with a copy of the resolution intended for presentation to the recipient.
This joint resolution honors Nicholas "Nico" Higgs of Bedford County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It formally recognizes his dedication to community service and acknowledges the broader impact of volunteers in Tennessee, who contribute billions to the state's economy each year. The bill does not change laws or policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate Higgs as an exemplary citizen and model of volunteerism.
This joint resolution honors Natalie Pratt, a teacher at Brentwood High School, for receiving the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year award. The bill formally recognizes her professional dedication and positive influence on students without altering any laws or policies. It serves as a commemorative gesture to celebrate her achievements and commend her service to the education community.
This joint resolution formally honors John and Robyn LaCook of Moore County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes their dedication to community service and directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the document for presentation to the couple. The bill serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their volunteer work rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Barry and Connie Martin on their 50th wedding anniversary. The bill formally recognizes their long-standing contributions to education and community service in Camden, Tennessee. It also acknowledges their family legacy, which includes four children and eleven grandchildren. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than creating new laws or policies.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Christian Brown, a Franklin High School basketball player, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys' Basketball Athlete of the Year. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a source of pride for his family, school, and community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his success.
This bill honors Lieutenant Christopher Wieniewitz of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It formally recognizes his role in saving a citizen's life during a cardiac arrest emergency through his quick thinking and medical care. The resolution does not change any laws but serves to commend his service to the citizens of Tennessee.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Brittany Richardson for being named the 2025-2026 Crockett Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution commends her professional dedication and service to students in Tennessee but does not create new laws or change existing policies. It serves as an official recognition of her achievements rather than a legislative action with enforceable requirements.
This bill honors Nancy Peluso, a teacher at Grassland Elementary School, by formally recognizing her as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution commends her for her dedication to student education and her positive influence on the community. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her professional achievements. The document is intended to be presented to her as a gesture of appreciation for her service.
