Memorials, Professional Achievement - Charity Allen, John F. Kennedy Middle School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Clemmons

Ceremonial memorial recognizing Charity Allen as the 2024–25 JFK Middle School Teacher of the Year, celebrating her impact on Tennessee students with no fiscal effect.

Signed by Governor.

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Legislative Summary: House Joint Resolution 270 (HJR 270)

Purpose and scope

HJR 270 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Charity Allen for being selected as the 2024–2025 John F. Kennedy Middle School Teacher of the Year. The bill is a memorial recognition, acknowledging Ms. Allen’s dedication, professional achievement, and positive influence on Tennessee students. It is a non-binding, ceremonial measure and does not create or modify law or authorize spending.

Key provisions

The resolution recognizes Charity Allen as an outstanding educator who motivates students to reach their potential as scholars and citizens.

It commends her professional expertise, personal excellence, and service to the children of Tennessee.

It expresses best wishes for Ms. Allen’s future endeavors.

It authorizes the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation. The copy, when prepared, may omit the House or Senate designation and follow the language appearing after the State seal.

There are no fiscal provisions or statutory changes attached to the bill; its effect is ceremonial recognition.

Who is affected

Primary: Charity Allen, John F. Kennedy Middle School (and her students and colleagues) in Tennessee.

Broader impact: The Tennessee education community and general public, which receives formal recognition of a distinguished educator and a celebration of professional achievement in the field of public education.

Procedural/timeline highlights

Introduced: February 25, 2025.

House actions: Filed (2/25/2025); placed on House consent calendar (2/27/2025); adopted (3/3/2025); engrossed and transmitted to Senate (3/4/2025).

Senate actions: Concurred (3/10/2025); enrolled and prepared for signature (3/11/2025); Senate Speaker signed (3/12/2025).

Governor action: Signed into law by the Governor on March 19, 2025.

Status: Signed by Governor; became an official memorial resolution recognizing Charity Allen.

Effective date and impact

As a memorial resolution, it becomes part of the official record and honors the individual without imposing duties, obligations, or fiscal impact on state government. The practical effect is ceremonial acknowledgment by the General Assembly and the Governor of Ms. Allen’s achievement and service.