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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 478
By Pody
SJR0478
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kimberly McPeak, 2024–
2025 Stoner Creek 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, Kimberly McPeak is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. McPeak has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Stoner
Creek Elementary School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has
on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for twenty-five years, Kimberly McPeak serves as a first-grade
and third-grade teacher, as well as a K-5 reading and math interventionist, at Stoner Creek
Elementary; she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master of
Education degree in Literacy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. McPeak 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, Kimberly McPeak 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 STAT E OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Kimberly McPeak on
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being chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Stoner Creek 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.
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.