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HJR 135

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Sara Perry, Marshall County Schools Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

honors Sara Perry as 2024–2025 Marshall County Teacher of the Year, publicly recognizing her impact and serving as ceremonial commendation for excellence in Tennessee education.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 135

Summary of HJR 135 (HJR0135) – Memorials, Professional Achievement

Overview

HJR 135 is a joint memorial resolution introduced on February 12, 2025, sponsor: Rep. Warner. The measure, now signed by the Governor, honors Sara Perry, a teacher at Westhills Elementary School, for being selected as the 2024–2025 Marshall County Schools Grades 5–8 Teacher of the Year. The resolution serves as a ceremonial commendation rather than a change in law or policy.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and congratulate Sara Perry for her professional achievement and impact as an educator.
  • Acknowledge her dedication, leadership, and influence on students and colleagues.
  • Celebrate her as a representative exemplar of high-quality public education in Tennessee.

Key Provisions and Language

  • The resolution states that the General Assembly honors Sara Perry for her selection as the 2024–2025 Marshall County Schools Grades 5–8 Teacher of the Year.
  • It characterizes Perry as a talented and compassionate educator who motivates students to reach their potential and serves as an inspiration to peers.
  • The document expresses broad commendation of her service to the children of Tennessee, her professional expertise, and personal excellence.
  • The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with a standard final clause about formatting after the State seal.
  • The resolution closes with well-wishes for Perry’s future endeavors.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Sara Perry (Westhills Elementary School).
  • Community impact: Marshall County Schools, particularly Grades 5–8, and Tennessee’s broader education community through public recognition of outstanding teachers.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 12, 2025.
  • House action: Passed with favorable votes; sponsor added; concurrent actions by the House and Senate followed.
  • Senate action: Concurred and transmitted to the Governor.
  • Governor: Signed on February 21, 2025 (with transmission to the Governor occurring February 20, 2025).
  • Status: Signed by Governor; the bill is now law as a memorial resolution.
  • Note: As a memorial resolution, it does not create new duties, appropriations, or regulatory changes; it serves a ceremonial recognition purpose.

Impact

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are anticipated.
  • The bill serves to publicly honor an exemplary educator and may serve as an inspirational example within Tennessee’s education community.

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

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