Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 681
5	5	By McCalmon
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8	8	HJR0681
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor Laura Quering on being named the
13	13	2024-2025 Educator of the Year by the Down
14	14	Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee.
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16	16	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should specially
17	17	recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the highest-
18	18	quality education for Tennessee's students; and
19	19	WHEREAS, one such estimable educator is Laura Quering, who has distinguished
20	20	herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
21	21	WHEREAS, Ms. Quering was recently named the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year by
22	22	the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, a most befitting honor that recognizes
23	23	her excellence in supporting and educating students with Down syndrome; and
24	24	WHEREAS, the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee launched its
25	25	Educator of the Year Award program to honor the work of an educator who has demonstrated a
26	26	commitment to the educations of students with Down syndrome; and
27	27	WHEREAS, a kindergarten teacher at Trinity Elementary School in Williamson County,
28	28	Laura Quering is a highly regarded educator who works assiduously to motivate her students to
29	29	reach their full potential, both as scholars and as citizens; and
30	30	WHEREAS, a true blessing to her students, Ms. Quering is patient and understanding,
31	31	working diligently to ensure that each of her students is fully included in all aspects of the Trinity
32	32	Elementary School community; and
33	33	WHEREAS, one in 700, or around 6,000, babies are born with Down syndrome in the
34	34	United States every year, and each person with Down syndrome is an important member of
35	35	society; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased
41	41	dramatically, from twenty-five years of age in 1983 to sixty years of age in 2023; and
42	42	WHEREAS, people with Down Syndrome attend school and work, participate in
43	43	decisions that affect their livelihood, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to
44	44	society in many ways; and
45	45	WHEREAS, research has shown that employees with disabilities, including Down
46	46	syndrome, are loyal, dedicated, and productive workers; and
47	47	WHEREAS, research has also shown that people with Down syndrome can learn to read
48	48	and to otherwise excel in the educational setting; and
49	49	WHEREAS, rigorous and quality education of students with Down syndrome is essential
50	50	to their ability to live meaningful, productive lives; and
51	51	WHEREAS, inclusive education, which is mandated by federal and state laws, is an
52	52	integral component of educating students with Down syndrome; and
53	53	WHEREAS, the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee works with families,
54	54	educators, and school systems to promote and ensure best practices for the education of
55	55	students with Down syndrome in an effort to support them in becoming full members of our
56	56	society; and
57	57	WHEREAS, Laura Quering serves as an inspiration to her colleagues and students
58	58	alike, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her;
59	59	and
60	60	WHEREAS, Ms. Quering truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed
61	61	to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially
62	62	recognized; now, therefore,
63	63	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF T HE ONE HUNDRED
64	64	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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69	69	CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Laura Quering on her selection as the
70	70	2024-2025 Educator of the Year by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee,
71	71	commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute her professional
72	72	expertise and personal excellence, and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
73	73	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
74	74	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
75	75	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
76	76	without House or Senate designation.