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SJR 496

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jonathan Stricklin, Carroll-Oakland Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

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

SJR 496 honors Jonathan Stricklin as Carroll-Oakland Elementary Teacher of the Year (2024-25), a ceremonial acknowledgment by Tennessee's General Assembly.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 496

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 496 (SJR 496)

Overview

  • Bill Number: SJR 496
  • Title: Memorials, Professional Achievement – Jonathan Stricklin, Carroll-Oakland Elementary School Teacher of the Year
  • Type: Joint Resolution (memorial resolution)
  • Status: Signed by Governor (May 5, 2025)
  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Sponsor: Senator Pody (primary)

Purpose and Intent

SJR 496 honors and congratulates Jonathan Stricklin for being named the 2024–2025 Carroll-Oakland Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes his dedication to public education and his positive impact on students, colleagues, and the broader Tennessee educational community. It represents an official expression of appreciation from both chambers of the General Assembly.

Key Provisions and Content

  • The resolution contains formal “Whereas” statements praising Mr. Stricklin’s:
    • Twenty years of educational service
    • Role as a kindergarten through eighth-grade computer science teacher
    • Background in business administration, marketing and management, and business education
    • Professional dedication, motivation of students, and leadership within the school community
  • The main operative clauses (“Be It Resolved”) declare that:
    • The Senate and House honor and congratulate Jonathan Stricklin on his selection as Teacher of the Year for 2024–2025
    • The General Assembly commends his exceptional service to Tennessee children, salutes his professional expertise and personal excellence, and wishes him success in future endeavors
    • An appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation
  • The resolution includes standard language to present and circulate the memorial within state records.

Beneficiaries and Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Jonathan Stricklin, in recognition of his achievement and service.
  • Ceremonial/Institutional Beneficiaries: Carroll-Oakland Elementary School, its students, staff, and the broader Tennessee education community, which receives official acknowledgment of exemplary teaching.

Procedural Details and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025 (Senate)
  • House/Senate Actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Adopted/concurred by the Senate; placed on House consent calendar; transmitted to House
    • April 24–25, 2025: Enrolled, transmitted, and signatures completed in both chambers (House and Senate)
  • Executive Action:
    • April 25, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action (per actions log)
    • May 5, 2025: Signed by Governor (certifying the resolution)

Fiscal/Administrative Implications

  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new statutory requirements or budgetary obligations. Costs are limited to printing/publishing and any ceremonial activities associated with presenting the resolution.

Notes

  • The bill is a formal, non-binding acknowledgment of exceptional professional achievement. It does not alter laws or public policy but serves to publicly honor a distinguished educator in Tennessee.

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

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