Tennessee Senate Bill SR0099

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/26/25
• Enrolled: 4/4/25
• Passed: 4/4/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cheryl Wilson, the 2024-2025 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Summary

SR0099 is a simple Senate resolution honoring and congratulating Cheryl Wilson for being named the 2024-2025 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The resolution praises her dedication, professionalism, compassion, and positive influence on students, and it formally recognizes her service to Tennessee’s children and public education. The measure does not create or amend any statutes, impose requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of the Senate’s appreciation and commendation, with a copy prepared for presentation to Ms. Wilson. As a ceremonial resolution, it affects no state agencies, school policies, or private parties beyond the public recognition itself. The available voting record shows unanimous support on the Senate floor, with a 30-0 vote to adopt. There were no committee transcripts or recorded objections in the provided materials, suggesting the resolution was noncontroversial and broadly supported. Because the bill is a recognition resolution rather than substantive policy legislation, there are no notable policy disputes or competing viewpoints reflected in the record. The only substantive theme is support for educators and public education, especially the value of exemplary teachers in Tennessee schools.

Impact

SR0099 has no substantive impact on Tennessee law because it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending statutes or regulations. It does not change school governance, teacher employment rules, funding, or student rights; its effect is limited to formally honoring Cheryl Wilson and recognizing her achievements within Metro Nashville Public Schools and the broader Tennessee education community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR0099 is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution frames Cheryl Wilson as an exemplary educator whose dedication and compassion benefit students and colleagues, and the unanimous 30-0 floor vote indicates broad bipartisan approval with no recorded opposition.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. No committee debate is provided, no amendments are noted, and the floor vote was unanimous. The resolution appears to have been treated as a routine commendation focused on recognizing an individual teacher’s accomplishments rather than advancing a disputed policy issue.