Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hailey Johnson, Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Designates Hailey Johnson as the 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year in a ceremonial record honoring her classroom impact; no policy changes.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary of HJR 700 (2025)

Overview

House Joint Resolution 700 memorializes Hailey Johnson as the 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year. The measure is a ceremonial, non-policy recognition that honors her professional achievements and contributions to Tennessee students. The bill is a concurrent resolution (approved by both the Tennessee House and Senate) and was signed by the governor on May 7, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

To honor and congratulate Hailey Johnson for exemplary service as an educator in Tennessee.

To acknowledge her dedication, ability, integrity, and impact on students, colleagues, and the wider educational community.

To recognize Johnson’s role in promoting high-quality education and her commitment to public service in the field of teaching.

Key Provisions

The resolution designates Hailey Johnson, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Fifth Consolidated Elementary School, as the 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year.

It provides biographical context: Johnson earned a degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a doctoral degree in administrative leadership from Union University; she has eleven years of classroom experience.

The language notes her personal background and family, describing her as an inspiration to colleagues and students, and highlighting her dedication to motivating students academically and civically.

The resolution culminates with formal “Be It Resolved” statements: Congresses honor, commend, salute, and wish her continued success in future endeavors.

A formatting provision states that an appropriate copy of the resolution should be prepared, with a minor editorial clause about the language following the State seal appearing without House or Senate designation.

Who/What Is Affected

Hailey Johnson (the honoree).

Dyer County Schools and the broader Tennessee education community, as recipients of statewide recognition.

The bill itself creates a ceremonial record recognizing Johnson’s achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: April 22, 2025 (Sponsor: Grills).

House actions: Filed for introduction, placed on consent calendar, engrossed, and adopted with unanimous votes; sponsor added; transmitted to the Senate.

Senate actions: Concurred in the resolution; signed by the Senate Speaker.

Final steps: Enrolled and prepared for the Governor’s signature; transmitted to the Governor for action.

Governor’s action: Signed on May 7, 2025.

Fiscal/Administrative Impact

The measure is ceremonial with no stated fiscal impact or policy changes. It creates a formal expression of recognition and does not modify curricula, funding, or teacher duties.