<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE RESOLUTION 31 By Cepicky HR0031 004318 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Andrea Birdsong, the 2025-2026 Central High 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, Andrea Birdsong is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Birdsong was recently selected as the 2025-2026 Central High School Teacher of the Year, an honor most befitting her outstanding tenure as a teacher, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, Ms. Birdsong 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, she is truly 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, Andrea Birdsong epitomizes the ideal of the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed to the highest values 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, that we honor and congratulate Andrea Birdsong on being named the 2025-2026 Central High School Teacher of the Year, commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute her - 2 - 004318 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.