HJR 1045 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christopher Vance, Cannon County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year -

HJR 1045 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christopher Vance, a Cannon County High School English teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 Cannon County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year. It formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his 37-year teaching career and dedication to students, including his roles as ninth-grade English instructor and sponsor for the Class of 2029. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly commend Vance's professional achievements. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 5, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 13, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Mar 12, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 9, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 5, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 2, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/5/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michael Hale
Michael Hale
RRepublican
TN
40