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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 349
By Warner
HJR0349
004728
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Martha Jane
McMasters Russell on her selection as the
2024–2025 Cornersville High School Grades 5-8
Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
specially recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the
highest-quality education for Tennessee's students; and
WHEREAS, Martha Jane McMasters Russell is one such estimable educator, who has
distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell has been selected as the 2024–2025 Cornersville High School
Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence
she has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, she is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who works
assiduously to motivate her students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Martha Russell serves as an inspiration to her colleagues and students
alike, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed
to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially
recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Martha Jane McMasters Russell on her
selection as the 2024–2025 Cornersville High School Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year,
commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute her professional
expertise and personal excellence, and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.