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SJR 353

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Dr. John Combs, 2025 Coordinated School Health Superintendent of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Rose

Ceremonial resolution honors Dr. John Combs as 2025 Tennessee Coordinated School Health Superintendent of the Year, recognizing his leadership with no new laws or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 353

SJR 353 — Summary

A ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Dr. John Combs as the 2025 Tennessee Coordinated School Health Superintendent of the Year.

Overview

  • Type: Senate Joint Resolution (joint resolution)
  • Sponsor: Senator Rose
  • Purpose: To honor and commend Dr. John Combs, Superintendent of Tipton County Schools, for being named the 2025 Coordinated School Health Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education. The resolution expresses appreciation for his leadership and service to Tennessee students.
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (final form of the measure as enacted)

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges the value of Coordinated School Health (CSH), a framework that links physical, emotional, and social health with education through eight interrelated components. The resolution emphasizes that a coordinated approach supports students’ health and their ability to learn, with involvement from families and communities.
  • Highlights Dr. Combs’s career dedication to Tipton County Schools, including his tenure as superintendent since 2018 and prior roles such as director of instruction, TIF grant administrator, principal, counselor, and teacher.
  • Recognizes his academic credentials: B.S. in Secondary Education and Teaching (Freed-Hardeman University), M.Ed. in School Administration and Supervision (University of Memphis), and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Trevecca Nazarene University).

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation: The General Assembly “honors and congratulates” Dr. John Combs for being chosen as the 2025 Tennessee Coordinated School Health Superintendent of the Year.
  • Commendation language: The resolution praises his professional expertise, personal excellence, and impact on Tennessee’s children; it acknowledges his leadership as an inspiration to colleagues.
  • Ceremonial request: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with a standardized final clause noting it should appear without House or Senate designation.
  • No new law or fiscal obligation: As a memorialized, ceremonial resolution, it does not impose statutory changes or funding requirements.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Dr. John Combs, Tipton County Schools
  • Broader impact: Tennessee Department of Education, Tipton County families and students, and educators who support Coordinated School Health initiatives

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025
  • Passed First Consideration: April 3, 2025
  • Engrossed/Ready for Transmission: April 10, 2025
  • Adopted: April 10, 2025 (Senate)
  • Concurred by House: April 15, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor: April 21, 2025
  • Signed by Speaker (House) and Senate: April 21, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: April 24, 2025

Sponsor and Status

  • Sponsor: Senator Rose
  • Status: Final enacted form signed by the Governor

This summary captures the bill’s ceremonial purpose, honors Dr. Combs’s leadership in school health, and notes its non-legislative, recognition-focused nature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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