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HJR 1293

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Bill Toungette,TNASSP Assistant Principal of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

The bill formally honors Dr. Bill Toungette for being named TASSP Assistant Principal of the Year, recognizing his leadership and impact in Tennessee public schools.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1293

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1293 (HJR 1293) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and intent

  • HJR 1293 is a memorial resolution recognizing and congratulating Dr. Bill Toungette for being selected as the Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year for the 2025-2026 term.
  • The resolution honors Dr. Toungette’s dedication to public education and his leadership at Woodland Middle School in Williamson County Schools, framing him as an exemplary administrator and role model for students, staff, and the broader educational community.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The bill records an official expression of appreciation and commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Public acknowledgment: The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented to Dr. Toungette (with language to be omitted from the copy noting it is a memorial and not a House or Senate document once presented).
  • No policy changes: As a memorial resolution, HJR 1293 does not create new laws, fiscal policies, or administrative mandates. It is symbolic and ceremonial.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Dr. Bill Toungette, recognizing his professional achievements and impact on Tennessee’s students.
  • Broader impact: Woodland Middle School community, Williamson County Schools, and the Tennessee education community may view the resolution as an acknowledgment of high professional standards and leadership in public schools.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: State Representative Gino Bulso (co-sponsor) with sponsorship finalized in April 2026.
  • Status progression:
    • Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar (April 7-8, 2026).
    • Passed the House (April 8, 2026, with broad support: 95-0-0).
    • Transferred to the Senate, conferred, and concurred (April 13-15, 2026).
    • Enrolled and ready for the Governor’s signature (April 15-16, 2026).
    • Signed by the Senate Speaker and the House Speaker; transmitted to the Governor for action (April 16, 2026).
  • Final effect: Upon Governor’s action (signature or other constitutional process), the resolution would become an official commemorative record of the General Assembly.

Additional context

  • The bill is descriptive and celebratory rather than regulatory.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge and honor a distinguished educator within Tennessee’s public school system.

If you’d like, I can provide a short layperson-friendly one-paragraph blurb suitable for a community bulletin or a longer explainer page with context about TASSP awards and how such resolutions are used in Tennessee.

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

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