Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0445

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/24/23
• Engrossed: 4/6/23
• Enrolled: 4/14/23
• Passed: 4/21/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bill Anglemyer on his selection as the 2022–2023 Sumner County Schools and Portland High School Support Employee of the Year.

Impact

The passage of SJR0445 serves to commend and recognize individual excellence within the education sector, highlighting the importance of support staff in schools. Such resolutions help to foster a sense of community and gratitude towards those who work tirelessly to maintain safe and conducive learning environments. By officially honoring individuals like Anglemyer, the bill promotes respect and acknowledgment for all support staff whose efforts often go unnoticed.

Summary

SJR0445 is a resolution introduced to honor Bill Anglemyer for his selection as the 2022–2023 Sumner County Schools and Portland High School Support Employee of the Year. This resolution acknowledges the contributions of Anglemyer, who serves as a custodian at Portland High School, emphasizing the pivotal role that support employees play in creating optimal educational environments for students. The resolution is a formal recognition by the state legislature of Anglemyer's dedication and professionalism over his thirty-two years of service.

Contention

Although resolutions like SJR0445 typically receive broad support, discussions around the acknowledgment of support employees reflect wider themes in education policy about the roles and recognition of staff beyond teaching. It is important for state legislatures to recognize and celebrate all contributors to student success, which can occasionally generate dialogue about the allocation of resources and support for various roles within educational institutions.