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HJR 572

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Allyson Trapp, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Honors Allyson Trapp as Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2024–25) with ceremonial recognition; a symbolic tribute by Tennessee General Assembly.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 572

Summary of HJR 572 (Memorials, Professional Achievement)

Overview

  • Bill Type: House Joint Resolution (concurrent memorial)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Hale
  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (April 24, 2025)
  • Subject: Memorials, professional achievement; recognition of a distinguished educator
  • Key Purpose: Honor Allyson Trapp for being named the 2024–2025 Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year and recognize her contributions to Tennessee students.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves to recognize and commend Allyson Trapp, a first-grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, for her dedicated service and positive impact on students and the community.
  • It acknowledges her as an exemplary educator who embodies professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to public education in Tennessee.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Allyson Trapp has been named the Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year.
  • It describes her as a talented and compassionate educator who motivates students to reach their potential academically and as citizens.
  • It affirms that she serves as an inspiration to colleagues and students and highlights her personal excellence and professional expertise.
  • The resolution expresses best wishes for her future endeavors and conveys the General Assembly’s appreciation for her service to Tennessee’s children.
  • The language includes a customary clause allowing the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation, with standard formatting details upon finalization.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary Beneficiary: Allyson Trapp (recognition of achievement)
  • Broader Impact: Public acknowledgment of excellence in Tennessee’s elementary education and a public example of outstanding dedication by educators.
  • Policy Impact: None beyond symbolic recognition; no new funding, programs, or statutory changes are created.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • House Actions:
    • Intro and placement on consent calendar (April 3, 2025)
    • Adopted by the House (April 7, 2025; 96 ayes, 0 nays)
    • Engrossed and transmitted to Senate (April 8, 2025)
  • Senate Actions:
    • Concurred (April 14, 2025; 32 ayes, 0 nays)
    • Signed by Senate Speaker (April 16, 2025)
  • Final Steps:
    • Transmitted to Governor (April 21, 2025)
    • Signed by Governor (April 24, 2025)
  • The bill’s status reflects standard concurrent resolution routing and ceremonial signing, culminating in official recognition without policy changes.

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial memorial recognizing individual achievement in the education sector and does not modify existing law or authorize new state programs.

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

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