TN SJR0909Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 0909 honors Katy Jo Harrison for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Jackson County High School. The resolution recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements as an outstanding teacher.
TN SJR0909 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Paul Bailey (R), currently “Engrossed” since March 19, 2026.
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Supporters would highlight this resolution as a celebration of excellence in education and a recognition of the hard work and dedication of teachers like Katy Jo Harrison. They would frame it as an important acknowledgment of the impact that great educators have on students and the community.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, this resolution does little to address broader issues facing the education system in Tennessee, such as funding and support for all teachers. They may view it as a symbolic gesture that does not lead to meaningful change in educational policy.
The bill SJR0909 is a resolution to honor Katy Jo Harrison as the Jackson County High School Teacher of the Year, which does not involve any regulatory or financial implications for the sponsor, Paul Bailey. His personal financial interests, primarily in the trucking industry and various business ventures, do not intersect with the education sector or the recognition of an individual teacher. Since the bill does not propose any changes to education funding, policy, or regulations that could impact Bailey's businesses, there is no direct financial gain or conflict of interest present in this case. Therefore, the risk of personal financial conflict is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Bailey Company | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | CB TRUCKING INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB TRANSPORTATION, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | A & P LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | CITIZENS BANK | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SAFE TRUCKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: PB PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SJR0909 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 0909 honors Katy Jo Harrison for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Jackson County High School. The resolution recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements as an outstanding teacher.
What is the status of TN SJR0909?
TN SJR0909 is currently “Engrossed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0909?
Paul Bailey (R) sponsored TN SJR0909.
