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SJR 499

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Melissa Prince, Green Hill High School Teacher of the Year -

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

Ceremonial Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution recognizing Melissa Prince as 2024-25 Green Hill High School Teacher of the Year; no policy changes or funding, governor signed.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 499

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 499 (SJR 499)

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial memorial recognizing professional achievement)
  • Subject: Memorials and professional achievement
  • Title: Memorials, Professional Achievement – Melissa Prince, Green Hill High School Teacher of the Year
  • Sponsor: Senator Pody
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (May 5, 2025)
  • Introduced: April 21, 2025

SJR 499 honors Melissa Prince for being named the 2024-2025 Green Hill High School Teacher of the Year. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment, with no new duties, mandates, or fiscal obligations placed on state or local governments.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and celebrate Melissa Prince’s dedication to public education and her positive impact on Tennessee students.
  • To commend her professional expertise, personal excellence, and service to the children of Tennessee.
  • To publicly acknowledge her as an exemplary teacher and role model for colleagues and students.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution asserts that Melissa Prince, a 26-year veteran of the classroom, teaches English II to tenth graders at Green Hill High School.
  • It states her academic credentials: Bachelor of Science in English and Master of Science in Education.
  • The resolution includes aspirational language praising her motivation of students to excel academically and civically.
  • It formally resolves to honor and congratulate Prince, salute her professional and personal qualities, and wish her continued success.
  • It provides for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.

Note: As a memorial resolution, the language is largely ceremonial, with the primary effect being formal recognition by the General Assembly.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Melissa Prince (the honoree)
  • Secondary: Green Hill High School and its community; Tennessee educators, who may view the resolution as a source of inspiration.
  • Legislative/judicial: No new policy mandates, funding, or regulatory changes result from this bill.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • April 21, 2025: Introduced and placed on Senate Consent Calendar (for 4/22/2025)
  • April 22, 2025: Senate concurrence; engrossed and adopted (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0)
  • April 24–25, 2025: Enrolled, transmitted to House; House and Senate leaders signaled concurrence
  • April 25, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action
  • May 5, 2025: Signed by Governor
  • Final status: Effective as a signed joint resolution recognizing Melissa Prince’s achievement

Additional Context

  • No fiscal note or implementation plan is associated with the resolution.
  • The text includes standard “Be It Resolved” language recognizing Prince, followed by a clause allowing for presentation of an appropriate copy.

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

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