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HJR 1311

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christina Merriman, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

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

The bill publicly honors Christina Merriman for being named Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication to high-quality education.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1311

Summary of Bill: HJR 1311 (Tennessee, 114th General Assembly)

Title

Memorials, Professional Achievement — Christina Merriman, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year

Purpose and Intent

  • This is a House Joint Resolution honoring Christina Merriman for being selected as the 2025-2026 Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
  • The resolution recognizes her dedication to high-quality public education and her positive influence on students and colleagues.
  • It serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the General Assembly and commends her service to Tennessee’s students.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution acknowledges Christina Merriman, a first-grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, for her professionalism, dedication, and impact on students.
  • It states that the General Assembly “honor and congratulate” Merriman, commend her professional expertise, personal excellence, and wish her well in future endeavors.
  • It includes the customary formal language for a memorial-style recognition, with the customary clause about providing an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation.

Affected Parties

  • Christina Merriman: Recognized as the 2025-2026 Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
  • Smithville Elementary School and its students: Benefit from statewide recognition of their teacher’s achievements, potentially raising awareness of local educational excellence.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Provides formal recognition and appreciation of educators’ professional achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Passed both chambers and transmitted for the governor’s action in April 2026.
    • April 7, 2026: House adopted the resolution (consent calendar).
    • April 8, 2026: Resolution engrossed and transmitted to the Senate.
    • April 9–13, 2026: Senate proceedings leading to concurrence.
    • April 15–16, 2026: Governor signed; Senate Speaker and House Speaker signatures completed; enrolled and transmitted.
  • Final form: A concurrent memorial resolution that, once signed, becomes an official expression of the legislature’s recognition.

Practical Impact

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are introduced by this type of resolution.
  • The primary effect is ceremonial: publicly honoring a teacher for professional achievement and serving as a public record of statewide recognition.

Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Rep. Michael Hale.
  • The resolution includes the standard closing that, upon request, an appropriately formatted copy may be prepared for presentation.

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

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