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SJR 485

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jennifer Crockett, West Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

The bill honors Jennifer Crockett as West Elementary’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication and impact in Tennessee education.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 485

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 485 (SJR 485)

Overview

SJR 485 is a concurrent memorial (Senate Joint Resolution) recognizing and honoring Jennifer Crockett for being named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at West Elementary School. The measure commends her commitment to high-quality education, describes her as a dedicated and influential educator, and requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Purpose and scope

  • Purpose: To formally honor and commend Jennifer Crockett for her professional achievement as West Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year.
  • Scope: Ceremonial recognition; expresses appreciation and best wishes for her future endeavors. Contains no policy changes or fiscal appropriations.

Key provisions

  • Recognition of Jennifer Crockett as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at West Elementary School.
  • Description of her background as an educator with more than seven years of experience, serving as a kindergarten through fifth-grade STEM teacher.
  • Education credentials: Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Master of Arts in Education.
  • Statements lauding her as a highly skilled, compassionate educator who motivates students to reach their potential and serves as an inspiration to colleagues and students.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • Administrative provision stating the language following the State seal should appear without House or Senate designation on the copy.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Jennifer Crockett.
  • West Elementary School, its students and staff, and the broader Tennessee education community as the recipient of formal statewide recognition.
  • General public and readers of the resolution, who gain an official record of appreciation for her contributions.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025 (Sponsor: Pody).
  • Senate actions: Adopted on April 22, 2025; placed on consent calendar for April 22, 2025; engrossed and ready for transmission to the House; concurrence votes recorded (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0).
  • House actions: Concurred in Senate action on April 22; transmitted to Governor (April 25, 2025); enrolled and ready for signatures (April 24, 2025); signed by the Speaker of the House (April 24, 2025).
  • Governor: Signed into law on May 5, 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Pody.

Practical impact

  • The bill has ceremonial significance, recognizing individual achievement and contributing to public recognition of excellence in Tennessee education.
  • No changes to laws, policies, or state funding are associated with this resolution.

Status

  • Signed by the Governor (May 5, 2025).

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

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