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SJR 1057

Memorials, Recognition - Glenda Akin -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ferrell Haile

A ceremonial resolution honors Glenda Akin for the longest-serving female teacher in a single Tennessee school and notes the Westmoreland High School library renaming in her honor.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1057

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1057 (SJR 1057), 114th General Assembly – Tennessee

Purpose and Intent

  • SJR 1057 is a resolution to honor and congratulate Glenda Akin for achieving the Guinness World Record for the longest career by a female teacher in the same school.
  • The resolution recognizes her service at Westmoreland High School, beginning in 1963, and notes the renaming of the school library in her honor.
  • The overall aim is to publicly commend Ms. Akin for her dedication to education and public service in Tennessee.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • This bill is a ceremonial resolution, not a law that changes statutes or allocates funds.
  • It expressly honors Glenda Akin and expresses best wishes for her future endeavors.
  • The resolution notes:
    • Her tenure of more than 61 years at Westmoreland High School.
    • That she started teaching in 1963.
    • The renaming of the Westmoreland High School library in her honor.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary: Glenda Akin, Westmoreland High School faculty, staff, students, and the Westmoreland community.
  • Indirect effects include public recognition within the state of Tennessee and potential inspiration for educators.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • 2026 actions:
    • April 2: Filed for introduction.
    • April 6: Introduced and passed on first consideration.
    • April 9: Passed on second consideration; referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • April 10: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
    • April 13: Engrossed; ready for transmission to House.
    • April 13: Adopted by the Senate (Ayes 31, Nays 0).
    • April 14–15, 2026: House concurrence achieved with Senate action mirrored; final concurrence recorded (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2).
  • The resolution then proceeds to be prepared for presentation in final form, with the language following the State seal applicable without House or Senate designation in the copy presented to the Governor or appropriate clerk.

Additional Context

  • Co-sponsor: Sen. Ferrell Haile.
  • The resolution includes the formal closing language typical of memorials and recognitions, emphasizing gratitude and best wishes.

Bottom Line

SJR 1057 is a ceremonial state resolution honoring Glenda Akin for breaking the Guinness World Record as the longest-serving female teacher in the same school in Tennessee, specifically recognizing her decades-long career at Westmoreland High School and the renaming of the school library in her honor. It serves to publicly commend her educational impact and expresses best wishes for her future endeavors.

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

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