A RESOLUTION to honor Totianya Zamora Moore upon winning the 2024-2025 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest.
Summary
SJR0342 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution honoring Totianya Zamora Moore, a fourth-grade student, for winning the 2024-2025 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest. The resolution describes her original bookmark design, created around the theme “Reading is Magical at your School Library,” and notes that her work was selected first in the intermediate division by illustrator Cindy Knox based on creativity, theme adherence, and material usage.
The resolution also recognizes the broader distribution of her winning design: her school librarian will receive printed bookmarks and a poster copy, and the Tennessee General Assembly will receive copies to share with school librarians statewide at the Tennessee Association of School Librarians conference. The measure does not change substantive law or create new programs; it is a formal expression of commendation by the General Assembly.
Impact
This resolution has no regulatory or fiscal effect on Tennessee statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond the ceremonial recognition itself. Its practical impact is limited to public acknowledgment of a student achievement and the dissemination of commemorative bookmarks and a poster through school-library channels.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The bill passed both recorded floor actions unanimously, with 30 yeas and 0 nays on adoption and 96 yeas and 0 nays on third consideration, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the text or voting history because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive. The only identifiable focus is on celebrating student achievement, literacy, and school libraries, and no legislators or stakeholders are shown to have raised objections or amendments.
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