A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Shabahn Massey, the 2025-2026 Santa Fe Unit School Grades PreK-4 Teacher of the Year.
Summary
House Resolution 16 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and congratulating Shabahn Massey for being named the 2025-2026 Santa Fe Unit School Grades PreK-4 Teacher of the Year. The resolution praises her dedication, professionalism, compassion, and positive influence on students, and it recognizes her service to the children of Tennessee. It also directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to her.
The measure does not create or amend any substantive law, change state policy, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition of an individual educator and the school community she serves. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct regulatory or fiscal impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond the symbolic honor it confers.
Impact
HR0016 has no legal or regulatory effect on Tennessee statutes, programs, or rights. It is a ceremonial House resolution that formally recognizes an individual teacher and may be used to present an official commendation, but it does not alter state law, create obligations, or affect public or private entities beyond the honoree and her school community.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is unanimously positive. The resolution reflects strong appreciation for educators and specifically celebrates Shabahn Massey’s achievements and service. The recorded floor vote was 94-0 on consent calendar passage, indicating broad bipartisan support and no visible opposition.
Contention
There is no notable contention in the available record. No committee transcripts are provided, and the floor vote was unanimous. Because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive, it appears to have been noncontroversial and supported as a routine recognition of an outstanding teacher.
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