Bill
HJR 277
Memorializes and honors Maria Seda as the 2024–2025 Haywood Elementary Teacher of the Year; ceremonial recognition with no fiscal or policy changes, celebrating her impact.
Overview
- Type: House Joint Resolution (joint resolution)
- Sponsor: Rep. Clemmons
- Title: Memorializes and honors Maria Seda as the 2024–2025 Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year
- Status: Signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025
- Introduced: February 25, 2025
- Subject: Memorials, Professional Achievement
Purpose and Intent
- The bill recognizes Maria Seda for her achievement as Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year and commends her dedication, professionalism, and impact on Tennessee students.
- It expresses appreciation for Seda’s service to the children of Tennessee and acknowledges her as an exemplar of high-quality public education and public service.
- The resolution conveys best wishes for Seda’s future endeavors.
Key Provisions
- Officially honor and congratulate Maria Seda for being named the 2024–2025 Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
- Commend Seda’s professional expertise, personal excellence, and influence on students, colleagues, and the broader educational community.
- Direct that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The copy should omit the final clause from the original text, and, upon request, the language following the State seal should appear without House or Senate designation.
- No fiscal appropriations or policy changes are included; this is a ceremonial memorial recognizing an individual’s achievement.
Affected Parties and Impact
- Primary: Maria Seda (recipient of recognition)
- Secondary: Haywood Elementary School community, Tennessee educators, and the public, as the resolution serves to highlight exemplary teacher achievement and celebrate professional achievement in education.
- Policy/operational: No changes to laws, programs, or funding; purely ceremonial recognition and commendation.
Procedural History and Timeline
- 2025-02-25: Introduced in the House; sponsor Clemmons
- 2025-02-27: Placed on House consent calendar for 3/3/2025
- 2025-03-03: Adopted by House (Ayes 90, Nays 0)
- 2025-03-04: Engrossed; ready for transmission to Senate
- 2025-03-06 to 2025-03-07: Transferred to Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 3/10/2025
- 2025-03-10: Concurred in Senate (Ayes 30, Nays 0); sponsor added
- 2025-03-11: Enrolled; ready for Speaker’s signature; signed by House Speaker
- 2025-03-12: Senate Speaker signed; transmitted to Governor
- 2025-03-19: Governor signed the measure into law
Notes
- This is a ceremonial memorial, not a substantive policy change or appropriation.
- The resolution emphasizes recognition of exemplary teaching and public service in Tennessee’s education system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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