Memorials, Professional Achievement - Ashlee Sexton, Southside Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
SJR 475 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ashlee Sexton, a Southside Elementary School teacher who was named 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her 19-year career as a K-8 music and choir teacher, her degrees in music education and educational leadership, and her dedication to students. The resolution formally commends her professional excellence and service to Tennessee students without creating new laws or affecting policy. It directly honors Sexton personally, not a broader group or program. This resolution was signed by the Governor on May 5, 2025, completing its ceremonial process.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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