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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 477
By Pody
SJR0477
007850
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rachael Agnew, 2024–
2025 Rutland Elementary 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, Rachael Agnew is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Agnew has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Rutland
Elementary School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so
many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for over five years, Rachael Agnew serves as a grades K-2
exceptional education teacher; she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies and a
master's degree in teaching; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Agnew 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, Rachael Agnew 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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Rachael Agnew on
being chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Rutland Elementary School, 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.
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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.