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SJR 484

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kimberly Stone, Watertown Middle School Teacher of the Year -

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

SJR 484 ceremonially honors Kimberly Stone for 23 years of teaching excellence at Watertown Middle School and salutes her impact on Tennessee students.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 484

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 484 (SJR 484)

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 484 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution honoring Kimberly Stone for her recognition as the 2024–2025 Watertown Middle School Teacher of the Year.
  • The resolution expresses the Senate and House concurrence in recognizing her dedication to high-quality education and her positive impact on Tennessee students.
  • It is a memorializing, non-legislative gesture meant to commend and celebrate an outstanding educator.

Key provisions

  • Statement of honor: The resolution “honor and commend Kimberly Stone” and “salute her professional expertise and personal excellence.”
  • Recognition of service: Highlights Stone’s 23 years as an educator, noting her roles as:
    • Sixth-grade English Language Arts teacher
    • Sixth- through eighth-grade Response to Intervention (RTI) teacher
  • Biography details: Stone’s educational background includes:
    • Bachelor of Science in PreK-8 Education
    • Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with a concentration in Library Science
    • Employment at Watertown Middle School
  • Public purpose: Emphasizes the positive influence of Stone on students and colleagues, portraying her as an exemplar of public service and quality education.
  • Formal closing: The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with a concluding clause about formatting (the language appearing after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation).

Who is affected

  • Primary recognition: Kimberly Stone, Watertown Middle School (and indirectly, her students, colleagues, and the broader Tennessee educational community).
  • The resolution serves as an official ceremonial acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Senate actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Placed on consent calendar; engrossed; adopted (Ayes 33, Nays 0)
    • Sponsor added; concurrence and transmission to House
  • House actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Concurred (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0)
    • April 24–25, 2025: Enrolled, transmitted to Governor
  • Governor: Signed on May 5, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor; effective as a memorial expression of recognition rather than a substantive law

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Pody

Additional context

  • As a joint resolution, SJR 484 does not create or alter law or appropriations. Its effect is ceremonial recognition by the state legislature and the presentation of a formal copy to the honoree.

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

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