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SJR 478

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kimberly McPeak, Stoner Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

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

Recognizes Kimberly McPeak as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Stoner Creek Elementary for exemplary service and leadership in Tennessee public education.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 478

Summary of SJR 478 (Senate Joint Resolution 478)

Overview

  • Bill number and title: SJR 478 — Memorials, Professional Achievement: Kimberly McPeak, Stoner Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year
  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
  • Sponsor: Pody (primary)
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Subject: Memorials, Professional Achievement

Purpose

SJR 478 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Kimberly McPeak for being named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Stoner Creek Elementary School. The resolution honors her dedication to public education, professional expertise, and positive impact on Tennessee students, and it offers best wishes for her future endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: Officially honors Kimberly McPeak as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Stoner Creek Elementary School.
  • Professional background: Describes McPeak as an educator with 25 years of service, serving as a first-grade and third-grade teacher and as a K–5 reading and math interventionist.
  • Qualifications: Highlights her educational credentials (Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education; Master of Education in Literacy).
  • Commendation language: States the Senate and House commend her exceptional service, professional expertise, and personal excellence; expresses best wishes for her future endeavors.
  • Ceremonial clause: Stipulates that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented.
  • No policy changes or funding: As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws, impose duties, or authorize expenditures.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Kimberly McPeak, Stoner Creek Elementary School, and the broader Stoner Creek Elementary community.
  • Secondary: Tennessee educators and the public, by publicly recognizing exemplary public service and achievement in education.

Procedural Timeline

  • 04/21/2025: Introduced; placed on Senate consent calendar for 04/22/2025.
  • 04/22/2025: Senate adopted; concurrent approval by House (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0).
  • 04/22/2025: SJR placed on House consent calendar; engrossed and prepared for transmission to House.
  • 04/24/2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures; Senate Speaker signed.
  • 04/25/2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 05/05/2025: Signed by Governor (becomes effective upon signature).

Additional Notes

  • Sponsor: Pody (primary)
  • The text emphasizes the exemplary service and leadership of a long-tenured Tennessee educator without proposing policy changes, budget implications, or regulatory modifications.

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

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