This resolution congratulates and commends award-winning educators in Kansas, specifically highlighting the recipients of the Milken Educator Awards and the Kansas Horizon Award Program. The Milken Educator Awards, established by the Milken Family Foundation, recognize exceptional educators in elementary and secondary schools, with Lexcee Oddo from Turner Elementary School being named the Kansas recipient for 2025. Additionally, the Kansas Horizon Award Program honors exemplary first-year teachers, with 32 educators across the state recognized for their outstanding performance.

The resolution lists the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Horizon Awards by region, acknowledging the achievements of numerous educators from various schools and districts throughout Kansas. It concludes by expressing gratitude for their contributions to education and instructs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the Commissioner of Education. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Adam Thomas and adopted by the Senate.