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HJR 1468

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Anna Cat Shepard, Mountain Education Foundation High School Educator of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

The bill recognizes Anna Cat Shepard as Mountain Education Foundation High School Educator of the Year and honors her professional dedication to quality public education in Tenness

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1468

Summary of Bill: HJR 1468 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Professional Achievement – Anna Cat Shepard, Mountain Education Foundation High School Educator of the Year

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring an individual, Anna Cat Shepard, for professional achievement in education.
  • It serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly acknowledging her selection as High School Educator of the Year by the Mountain Education Foundation.
  • The resolution aims to publicly celebrate her dedication, service, and contributions to quality public education in Tennessee.

Key Provisions

  • States that Anna Cat Shepard has distinguished herself as a professional with dedication, ability, and integrity.
  • Recognizes her as the Mountain Education Foundation High School Educator of the Year.
  • Expresses that she is an inspiration to colleagues and students, valued for friendship, counsel, and professional excellence.
  • Declares that she epitomizes the ideals of a dedicated public servant committed to quality education for all.
  • The General Assembly “honors and congratulates” her on this achievement.
  • Requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • The language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation in the final copy, per the standard memorial format.

Who Is Affected

  • Anna Cat Shepard (recipient of the recognition).
  • Mountain Education Foundation (organization granting the Educator of the Year award).
  • Tennessee General Assembly and the public, as the resolution is an official state expression of commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and filing: Filed for introduction on April 15, 2026.
  • House action: Placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026; intro and consent processing completed.
  • Senate action: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate as of April 16, 2026.
  • Final status: Adopted by the House with a vote of 92 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting (PNV) on April 16, 2026.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial memorial, not a law, and does not impose new requirements, funding, or regulatory changes.

Notable Details

  • Co-sponsor: Michele Reneau.
  • The resolution emphasizes public recognition rather than policy changes or fiscal implications.
  • Standard housekeeping language allows for an official copy to be prepared for presentation without certain designations.

If you’d like, I can add a brief contextual sidebar on what it means for the Tennessee General Assembly to issue memorials and how they are typically used in state government communications.

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

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