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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 480
By Pody
SJR0480
007856
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend April Downing, 2024–
2025 W.A. Wright 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, April Downing is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Downing has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at W.A.
Wright Elementary School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has
on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for six years, April Downing serves as a third-grade English
language arts and social studies instructor at W.A. Wright Elementary; she holds both a
bachelor's degree and a master's degree; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Downing 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, April Downing 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 April Downing on being
chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at W.A. Wright Elementary School, commend
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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.