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HJR 704

Memorials, Retirement - Diane Elder -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

The bill ceremonially honors Diane Elder for her 45-year education career and retirement, without changing laws or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 704

Summary of HJR 704 (Diane Elder memorial)

Overview

HJR 704 is a House Joint Resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly that memorializes and commends Diane Elder on the occasion of her retirement as the director of Pickett County Schools. The resolution recognizes her long career in education and publicly extends best wishes for her retirement. It is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of appreciation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor Diane Elder for her 45 years of service in education, including 14 years as a classroom teacher, 13 years as SPED director, and 18 years as director of Pickett County Schools.
  • Acknowledge her leadership, professionalism, and impact on students, families, and the community.
  • Extend heartfelt retirement wishes and best wishes for continued success in her future endeavors.
  • Provide an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges Diane Elder’s career milestones and dedication to Tennessee’s students.
  • Declares appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate concurring).
  • Authorizes presentation of an appropriate copy of the resolution; specifies that language after the State seal be presented without House or Senate designation on the copy, upon request.
  • No changes to law, no fiscal appropriations, and no policy directives—solely ceremonial recognition.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Diane Elder (retiring director of Pickett County Schools).
  • Secondary: Pickett County Schools, its students, teachers, families, and the broader Pickett County community.
  • It reflects on the broader importance of leadership in public education in Tennessee.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025.
  • House actions: Adopted and placed on consent; engrossed and transmitted to the Senate; sponsor added.
  • Senate actions: Concurred in the resolution; signed; enrolled; ready for transmission.
  • Governor: Signed into law on May 5, 2025.
  • Legislative status: Signed by the Governor; effective as a companion memorial in recognition of retirement.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Keisling.

Additional Context

  • This is a joint resolution from the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly focused on a memorial tribute (not a statute or appropriation). It commemorates Diane Elder’s career and offers public congratulations from Tennessee’s lawmakers.

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

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