Tennessee Senate Bill SR0281

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/20/26
• Enrolled: 2/3/26
• Passed: 2/3/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kristi Langsdon on her selection as the 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

Summary

Senate Resolution 281 is a commemorative resolution honoring and congratulating Kristi Langsdon on being selected as the 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution praises her dedication, professionalism, compassion, and positive influence on students, colleagues, and the broader school community. It frames her as an exemplary educator whose work helps students develop both academically and as citizens. The resolution does not change substantive law or create new programs, duties, or funding. Its effect is ceremonial only: it formally recognizes Ms. Langsdon’s achievement and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. Because it is a Senate resolution, it serves as an official expression of legislative appreciation rather than a statutory amendment. The general sentiment around the measure is strongly positive and unanimous. The floor vote to adopt passed 33-0, indicating broad support and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution itself is laudatory and celebratory, reflecting a consensus view that the honoree is deserving of public recognition. There is little to no substantive contention associated with the resolution. No committee debate is provided, and the vote record shows no nays. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of honoring an individual educator, but the available record suggests no disagreement or controversy. The only practical issue is the standard ceremonial language that omits the final clause from the presentation copy.

Impact

SR0281 has no impact on Tennessee statutes, regulations, or agency authority. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that recognizes an individual teacher and does not alter state law, create legal rights, or impose obligations on any person or institution. Its effect is limited to official legislative commendation and public recognition of an educator’s service.

Sentiment

The sentiment is wholly favorable. The resolution uses highly complimentary language to celebrate Kristi Langsdon’s accomplishments, and the floor vote was unanimous at 33 yeas and 0 nays. The available record shows no opposition, suggesting the measure was viewed as a routine and appropriate recognition of a distinguished teacher.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available materials. No committee transcripts are provided, and the floor vote shows no dissent. Because the resolution is ceremonial, any potential disagreement would likely have been limited to whether to honor the individual, but the record indicates broad agreement and no controversy.