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SJR 903

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Teri Dockery, Smith County High School Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Tennessee legislature formally honors Smith County High School's Teacher of the Year, Teri Dockery, through a ceremonial memorial resolution.

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 3/19/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 903

Legislative bill overview

SJR 903 is a memorial resolution honoring Teri Dockery, a teacher at Smith County High School who was named Teacher of the Year. The bill formally recognizes her professional achievement through the Tennessee legislature.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that formally acknowledge and honor individuals for significant contributions. While not substantive policy, they serve to publicly recognize achievement and can boost morale within professional communities and local schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some view ceremonial resolutions as consuming legislative resources that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria: No publicly available information about how or why this particular teacher was selected for legislative recognition over others
  • Precedent concerns: Widespread passage of individual recognition resolutions could overwhelm legislative calendars or create perceived favoritism

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

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