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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 575
By Hale
HJR0575
006880
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Cathleen Humphrey on the
occasion of her being named the 2024–2025
DeKalb West School Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should specially recognize those outstanding teachers
who have devoted their careers to providing the highest-quality education for Tennessee's
students; and
WHEREAS, Cathleen Humphrey is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Humphrey has been selected as the 2024–2025 DeKalb West School
Teacher of the Year, an honor most befitting her outstanding tenure as a fourth-grade math and
science teacher, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, Cathleen Humphrey is an extremely talented and compassionate educator
who has worked assiduously to motivate her students to reach their full potential, both as
scholars and as citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Humphrey 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, Cathleen Humphrey 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 honor and congratulate Cathleen Humphrey on being chosen as the
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2024–2025 DeKalb West School 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.