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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 504
By Pody
SJR0504
007848
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sergeant Major
Jonathan W. Clark, 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet High
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, Sergeant Major Jonathan W. Clark is one such estimable educator, who
has distinguished himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Jonathan Clark has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of
the Year at Mt. Juliet High School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence
he has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for six years, Sergeant Major Clark serves as the grades 9-12
Marine Corps JROTC instructor at Mt. Juliet High; he holds a degree in general studies; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Clark serves as an inspiration to his colleagues and
students alike, and his friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to
know him; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Clark truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly
committed to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and he 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 Sergeant Major
Jonathan W. Clark on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Mt. Juliet High
School, commend his exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute his professional
expertise and personal excellence, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
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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.