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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 493
By Pody
SJR0493
007838
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Julie T. Smith, the
2024-2025 Elzie D. Patton 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, Julie T. Smith is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith was recently selected as the 2024-2025 Elzie D. Patton
Elementary School Teacher of the Year, an honor most befitting her outstanding tenure as a
teacher, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith teaches second grade at Elzie D. Patton Elementary School and
is a nine-year veteran of the profession; she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of
Education degree; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith 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, she is truly 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, Julie T. Smith epitomizes the ideal of the dedicated teacher who is wholly
committed to the highest values of public service and quality education for all, and she should
be specially recognized; now, therefore,
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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 Julie T. Smith on being
named the 2024-2025 Elzie D. Patton Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 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.