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SR 94

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Edward Knauss, The Academy at Hickory Hollow Teacher of the Year -

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

The bill provides a ceremonial Senate recognition honoring Edward Knauss as The Academy at Hickory Hollow Teacher of the Year for 2024–2025.

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Bill Summary · SR 94

Summary of Senate Resolution 94 (SR 94), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • SR 94 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Edward Knauss for being named the 2024–2025 The Academy at Hickory Hollow Teacher of the Year.
  • The resolution expresses recognition of his dedication to high-quality education in Tennessee and public service.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Acknowledges and congratulates Edward Knauss on the specific accolade for the 2024–2025 academic year.
  • Commends his professional expertise, personal excellence, and positive influence on students and colleagues.
  • Declares the senses of appreciation of the Senate for his contributions to Tennessee’s education community.
  • Provides for the preparation and presentation of an official copy of the resolution to Mr. Knauss.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary subject: Edward Knauss, a teacher at The Academy at Hickory Hollow.
  • Impact: Formal recognition by the Tennessee Senate; potential ceremonial or commemorative value within the school community and for Mr. Knauss.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Charlane Oliver (co-sponsor listed).
  • Status and progress:
    • Introduced and on First Consideration (March 27, 2025).
    • Passed on Second Consideration (March 31, 2025) and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee.
    • Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (April 1, 2025).
    • Passed by the Senate (April 3, 2025) with a vote of 30 ayes to 0 nays.
    • Signed by the Senate Speaker, enrolled, and ready for signature (April 4, 2025).
  • Effective date: As a ceremonial resolution, it becomes effective upon adoption and enrollment; no substantive fiscal or regulatory impact is created.

Impact and Implications

  • The resolution serves an official, non-binding acknowledgment of exemplary teaching and community impact.
  • It may enhance Mr. Knauss’s public profile and serve as a formal example of educator achievement within Tennessee.
  • No mandated changes to policy, funding, or education systems are associated with SR 94.

Summary

SR 94 is a formal Senate resolution recognizing and congratulating Edward Knauss for being named The Academy at Hickory Hollow Teacher of the Year for 2024–2025. It highlights his dedication to students, professional skill, and positive influence, and provides for an official copy of the resolution to be presented to him. The bill moved through the standard Tennessee Senate approval process and was enacted as a ceremonial commendation.

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

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