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HJR 1409

Memorials, Recognition - Elaine Carver -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Farmer

The bill honors Elaine Carver for more than five decades of dedicated public education in Tennessee and expresses condolences to her family and former students.

Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
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Bill Summary · HJR 1409

Summary of HJR 1409 (TN, 114th General Assembly)

Purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution recognizing and paying tribute to the memory of Elaine Carver, in honor of her long career as an educator in Tennessee.
  • The resolution expresses sympathy to her family, friends, and former students and commends her fifty-two years of service in public education.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares that Elaine Carver devoted more than five decades to teaching and to the improvement of education for Tennessee students.
  • Notes Carver’s career trajectory:
    • Began teaching in 1974 at Grantville Elementary School (Georgia).
    • Joined Tennessee public schools in 1985 with Sevier County Schools.
    • Taught at Wearwood Elementary School, then spent approximately 38 years at New Center Elementary School.
  • Highlights personal details:
    • Born in Anahuac, Texas; raised in Newnan, Georgia.
    • Education: undergraduate degree from West Georgia College (1973); master’s degree from Tusculum University.
    • Married to Ernie "Big E" Carver since 1974; children Allison Cunningham and Clay Carver; grandchildren Colby Cunningham, Cassi Carver, Eli Cunningham.
    • Active in Lighthouse Baptist Church as a pianist.
  • Formal recognitions:
    • The House and Senate concur in honoring Carver’s exemplary service and character.
    • The resolution expresses respect for her dedication to public education and to living a life of courage and conviction.
  • Administrative provisions:
    • An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation.
    • The final clause clarifies formatting and that the language following the State seal should appear without House/Senate designation on the copy.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Elaine Carver is the primary subject of the recognition.
  • The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by Tennessee’s General Assembly.
  • It conveys official condolences to Carver’s family, friends, and former students.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Action History:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction on 2026-04-14.
    • Placed on House consent calendar for 2026-04-15.
    • Passed the House with a nearly unanimous vote: Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2 (on 2026-04-15).
    • Sent to the Senate Calendar Committee for consideration on 2026-04-15.
  • This is a memorial resolution, which typically does not create law or confer any new rights or obligations; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the legislature.

Additional Context

  • Co-sponsor: Rep. Andrew Farmer.
  • The resolution emphasizes Elaine Carver’s impact as an educator and her enduring influence on Tennessee students and colleagues.
  • The bill text notes she was still teaching at the time of her passing in November 2025, underscoring the depth of her commitment to education.

If you’d like, I can provide a more concise one-page briefing or a side-by-side comparison with other education-related memorial resolutions.

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

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