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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 486
By Pody
SJR0486
007862
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tara Palmer, 2024–2025
West Wilson Middle 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, Tara Palmer is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself
as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Palmer has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at West
Wilson Middle School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on
so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for eleven years, Tara Palmer serves as a seventh-grade
English language arts teacher at West Wilson Middle School; she holds Bachelor of Science
degrees in Mass Communications and Education; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Palmer 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, Tara Palmer 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, Ms. Palmer 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
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REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Tara Palmer on being
chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at West Wilson Middle 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.