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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 498
By Pody
SJR0498
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Jamie Wallmark on her selection as
the 2024–2025 Jones Brummett Elementary
School Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
specially recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the
highest-quality education for Tennessee's students; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Wallmark is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, a second-grade teacher at Jones Brummett Elementary School, Ms.
Wallmark was recently named the school's 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, a most befitting
honor for her tenure as an educator, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many
young lives; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Wallmark is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who
has worked assiduously throughout her fourteen-year career in education to motivate her
students, fellow teachers, and staff to reach their full potential as scholars, professionals, and
citizens; and
WHEREAS, becoming a student herself so that she might better teach, Ms. Wallmark
has earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in curriculum and
instruction; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wallmark truly serves as an inspiration to the faculty and staff at Jones
Brummett Elementary School, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who
are fortunate to know her; and
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WHEREAS, Jamie Wallmark epitomizes the dedicated educator 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 hereby honor and congratulate Jamie Wallmark
on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Jones Brummett 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.