<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 523 By Hale HJR0523 006691 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Amanda Kreh on her selection as the 2024–2025 Cannon County School District Grades 9-12 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, Amanda Kreh is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kreh has been selected as the 2024–2025 Cannon County School District Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, Amanda Kreh is a French teacher at Cannon County High School, having taught for twenty-four years in total; in addition to her work in the classroom, she has generously given of her time to lead her local Girl Scout troop and teach Sunday School at her church; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kreh's multitudinous talents have serviced varied roles throughout her career, including as a technology coach, testing coordinator, co-director for after-school programs, and federal Title II program coordinator; and WHEREAS, steeping herself in further study to better her teaching, Ms. Kreh graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science and master's degrees; 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 - 2 - 006691 WHEREAS, Ms. Kreh 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, Amanda Kreh 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 CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Amanda Kreh on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Cannon County School District Grades 9-12 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.