Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0269

Introduced
3/18/25  
Engrossed
3/27/25  
Enrolled
4/4/25  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brittney Desch on her selection as the 2024–2025 Glendale Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

Summary

SJR0269 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring and congratulating Brittney Desch for being selected as the 2024–2025 Glendale Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution praises her dedication, professionalism, compassion, and positive influence on students and colleagues, and it recognizes her service to the children of Tennessee. The measure does not create or amend any substantive law, change school policy, or appropriate funds. Instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation by the Tennessee General Assembly and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with standard language allowing the resolution to be issued in a form omitting legislative designation upon request.

Impact

Because SJR0269 is a commemorative resolution, its legal impact is limited to formal recognition and does not alter Tennessee statutes, administrative rules, or education funding. Its practical effect is symbolic: it places the General Assembly’s commendation into the official record and publicly acknowledges an individual educator’s achievement and service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and unanimous. The available floor votes show no opposition, with the resolution adopted 29-0 in one chamber vote and passed 91-0 on third consideration in the other, indicating broad bipartisan support for honoring the teacher.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the text or voting record because the resolution is noncontroversial and purely honorary. Any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of recognizing an individual educator and the value of celebrating teaching excellence, rather than on disputed legal or fiscal issues.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SJR0272

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brittney Hannah on her selection as the 2024–2025 Granbery Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0144

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Lori Thompson on her selection as the 2024–2025 Allendale Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0833

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Sara Hoppe on her selection as the 2025-2026 Allendale Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0505

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Brittney Osburne, 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TX HR923

Congratulating Brittney Diamond Muns on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Shepard Elementary School in Plano ISD.

TN SJR0266

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Mary Oatley on her selection as the 2024–2025 DuPont Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0277

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Maria Seda on her selection as the 2024–2025 Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0494

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ashley Arledge on her selection as the 2024–2025 Coles Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0138

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Lydia Buddemeyer on her selection as the 2024–2025 Heritage Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0275

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Debra Demlow on her selection as the 2024–2025 Hermitage Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.