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SJR 494

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Ashley Arledge, Coles Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Tennessee honors Ashley Arledge of Coles Ferry Elementary as Teacher of the Year 2024–2025 in a ceremonial memorial, recognizing her service and dedication.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 494

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 494 (SJR 494)

Overview

SJR 494 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and congratulating Ashley Arledge on being named the 2024–2025 Coles Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The measure serves as a formal tribute from both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly, celebrating her dedication to public education and her professional accomplishments.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor Ashley Arledge for her eleven years of teaching service and for being selected as Coles Ferry Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year.
  • Acknowledge her impact as a fourth-grade math and science teacher, and commend her for professional dedication, exemplary service, and contribution to Tennessee students.
  • Publicly recognize her pursuit of continued professional development (bachelor’s degree in early childhood education; pursuing a master’s degree in school counseling) and her commitment to student growth and citizenship.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states: the Senate, with House concurrence, honors and congratulates Arledge on the 2024–2025 Coles Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year; commends her service to Tennessee children; salutes her professional expertise and personal excellence; and wishes her the best in her future endeavors.
  • It directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a standard clause to omit the House/Senate designation from the copy.
  • No policy changes, funding provisions, or statutory amendments are included. This is a ceremonial recognition rather than substantive legislation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Ashley Arledge, Coles Ferry Elementary School.
  • Institutional context: Coles Ferry Elementary School and its students, colleagues, and community are the beneficiaries of state-level recognition.
  • Legislative actions affect: The Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) in joint resolution form.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Senate action: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (4/22/2025); adopted on 4/22/2025 (Ayes 33, Nays 0 in the Senate; later concurrence with the House with Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0).
  • House action: Concurred on 4/22/2025.
  • Enrolled and ready for signatures: April 24, 2025; signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker on or before April 24, 2025.
  • Transmission to Governor: April 25, 2025
  • Governor’s action: Signed into law on May 5, 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Pody

Effective Status

  • The bill is a memorial/recognition resolution and, as such, does not establish new laws or fiscal requirements. It enhances public recognition of educational achievement within Tennessee.

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

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