Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR1313

Introduced
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  
Enrolled
4/15/26  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Galen Brown on his selection as the 2025-2026 DeKalb Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Impact

This resolution contributes positively to state laws by highlighting the crucial role that teachers play in shaping the educational landscape of Tennessee. By honoring educators like Galen Brown, HJR1313 promotes the value of teaching and learning within the state. It also encourages a culture of recognition for educators, motivating them and acknowledging their hard work and commitment to student development.

Summary

HJR1313 is a resolution introduced to honor Galen Brown, who has been selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at DeKalb Middle School. The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the contributions of exceptional educators who significantly impact the lives of their students. It reflects a moment of pride for the community and serves to publicly recognize those teachers who have shown dedication and integrity in their profession.

Contention

While HJR1313 primarily serves as a commendation, it indirectly raises awareness about the issues facing educators today, such as underfunded classrooms and the challenges of engaging students in learning. By celebrating exemplary educators, the resolution sparks discussions on the importance of supporting teachers and retaining talent within the education system. However, no notable points of contention were raised against the resolution in the provided bill text.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TN HJR1312

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jon Jones on his selection as the 2025–2026 DeKalb County High School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0598

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dylan Kleparek on his selection as the 2024–2025 DeKalb County High School Teacher of the Year

TN SR0082

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jonathan M. Smith on his selection as the 2024–2025 Madison Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0288

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Daven Oglesby on his selection as the 2024–2025 Two Rivers Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR1314

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jessica Antoniak on her selection as the 2025–2026 DeKalb West Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

TN SR0085

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jameon D. Hatcher on his selection as the 2024–2025 Thurgood Marshall Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0834

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jon Brent King on his selection as the 2025-2026 Spring Station Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0271

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate William Townley III on his selection as the 2024–2025 Goodlettsville Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN HJR0140

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Greg Svihlik on his selection as the 2024–2025 Spring Station Middle School Teacher of the Year.

TN SJR0273

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Emma Griffin on her selection as the 2024–2025 H.G. Hill Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Similar Bills

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