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Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

The bill honors Hattie Starks as Haywood High School Teacher of the Year 2025-2026, recognizing her impact on students and colleagues.

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Bill Summary · SR 269

Summary of Senate Resolution 269 (SR 269), 114th Tenn. Gen. Assembly

Purpose

  • SR 269 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Hattie Starks for being selected as the 2025-2026 Haywood High School Teacher of the Year.
  • The resolution commends her for dedication to high-quality education, professional expertise, and positive influence on students and colleagues.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges Hattie Starks as an estimable educator who motivates students to reach their potential both academically and as citizens.
  • Describes Starks as an inspiration to colleagues and students, valued for friendship, counsel, and personal excellence.
  • Officially honors and congratulates Starks for the 2025-2026 Haywood High School Teacher of the Year with best wishes for future endeavors.
  • Requires an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared and presented, with the final clause of the resolution omitted from the copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026.
  • The recognition is a formal, symbolic gesture by the Tennessee Senate.
  • No changes to laws, governance, funding, or school policies; this is an honorific acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Page Walley (co-sponsor listed; action history shows collaboration with the Senate).
  • Sequence of action:
    • Introduced and placed on First Consideration (2026-01-21)
    • Passed on First Consideration (2026-01-21)
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (2026-01-22)
    • Passed on Second Consideration (2026-01-23)
    • Enrolled and ready for signatures (2026-02-02)
    • Signed by Senate Speaker and enrolled (2026-02-03)
  • Effective status: The resolution is ceremonial and takes effect upon adoption and signing by the Senate Speaker; it does not require a signature from the Governor, as is typical for resolutions.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated.

Significance

  • This resolution publicly acknowledges and honors exemplary educators, highlighting their contributions to Tennessee students.
  • It reinforces the value placed on teacher excellence within the state’s education system and may serve to inspire other educators and students.

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

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