Tennessee House Bill HJR0134

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/25
• Engrossed: 2/11/25
• Enrolled: 2/14/25
• Passed: 2/21/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kristina Rogers on her selection as the 2024–2025 Marshall County Schools Grades 9–12 Teacher of the Year.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 134 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kristina Rogers, a teacher at Marshall County High School, for being selected as the 2024–2025 Marshall County Schools Grades 9–12 Teacher of the Year. The resolution praises her dedication, compassion, professionalism, and positive influence on students and colleagues, and it formally congratulates her for her service to Tennessee’s children. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it is a one-time recognition by the General Assembly and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with standard language allowing the resolution to be printed without House or Senate designation upon request. Its practical effect is limited to public commendation and official acknowledgment of Ms. Rogers’s achievement.

Impact

HJR0134 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Tennessee statutes, agencies, or private parties. It functions as a ceremonial legislative commendation, adding no new legal requirements and changing no existing law. The only tangible effect is the formal recognition of Kristina Rogers and the public record of the General Assembly’s appreciation for her work in education.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive. The bill passed both chambers by unanimous votes, including 88-0 in the House on third consideration and 31-0 in the Senate on motion to adopt. The lack of opposition and the congratulatory language in the resolution indicate broad bipartisan support for honoring an educator recognized for excellence.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. No committee transcripts are provided, and the floor votes were unanimous in both chambers. Because the resolution is purely honorary and noncontroversial, there is no evidence of disagreement over policy, funding, or legal effects.