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SR 73

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Anson Amour, Tom Joy Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

The bill formally honors Anson Amour as the 2024-2025 Tom Joy Elementary Teacher of the Year, recognizing his dedication and impact on Tennessee students.

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Bill Summary · SR 73

Summary of Senate Resolution 73 (SR 73), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution
  • Sponsor: Sen. Oliver (Co-sponsor: Sen. Charlane Oliver)
  • Subject: Memorial/recognition for Anson Amour, Tom Joy Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2024-2025)

SR 73 is a formal resolution recognizing and honoring an individual rather than a bill that would change law or allocate funds. It memorializes the Senate to commend a Tennessee educator for outstanding service.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and congratulate Anson Amour for being named the 2024-2025 Tom Joy Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
  • To publicly commend his dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on Tennessee students.
  • To acknowledge his contributions as an exemplary public servant and educator within Tennessee’s public-school system.

Key Provisions and Provisions at-a-Glance

  • Recognition of Achievement: Official acknowledgment by the Tennessee Senate of Anson Amour’s selection as Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Character and Service Language: Statements praising Amour’s dedication, motivation of students, professionalism, integrity, and impact on both students and colleagues.
  • Formal Commendation: The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, documenting the Senate’s recognition.

Affected Parties

  • Individual: Anson Amour (Tom Joy Elementary School)
  • Institutional/Legislative Audience: Tennessee Senate and, by extension, the state’s public education community as to exemplary teachers.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Consideration Timeline:
    • Introduced and processed through standard Senate resolution procedures in 2025.
    • Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on April 1, 2025.
    • Passed the Senate on Second Consideration on March 31, 2025.
    • Adopted by the Senate on April 3, 2025 (Ayes 30, Nays 0).
    • Signed by Senate Speaker and enrolled on April 4, 2025; ready for signatures.
  • Effect: A concurrent formal recognition that becomes part of the official record, commemorating Anson Amour’s achievement.

Practical Impact

  • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial; serves to highlight and celebrate excellence in Tennessee’s public education.
  • May inspire other educators and inform the public about the value placed on high-quality teaching.
  • No direct fiscal impact or policy change is embedded in this resolution.

Notes

  • No controversial elements detected; unanimous Senate approval (30-0) indicates broad cross-partisan support for recognizing outstanding teachers.
  • The resolution aligns with ongoing efforts to publicly honor teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student learning and school quality.

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

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