<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 271 By Campbell SJR0271 005809 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate William Townley III on his selection as the 2024–2025 Goodlettsville Middle School 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, William Townley III is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Mr. Townley has been selected as the 2024–2025 Goodlettsville Middle School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence he has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, William Townley is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who works assiduously to motivate his students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as citizens; and WHEREAS, Mr. Townley serves as an inspiration to his colleagues and students alike, and his friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know him; and WHEREAS, William Townley truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and he should be specially recognized; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we her eby honor and congratulate William Townley III on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Goodlettsville Middle School Teacher of the Year, - 2 - 005809 commend his exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute his professional expertise and personal excellence, and wish him all the best in his 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.