<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 505 By Pody SJR0505 007849 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Brittney Osburne, 2024– 2025 Mt. Juliet 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, Brittney Osburne is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Osburne has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Mt. Juliet 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, Brittney Osburne serves as the grades 6-8 RTI teacher; she holds a degree in interdisciplinary studies, interventionist K-12, and English as a second language PreK-12; and WHEREAS, Ms. Osburne 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, Brittney Osburne 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 Brittney Osburne on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Mt. Juliet 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. - 2 - 007849 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.