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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 506
By Pody
SJR0506
007841
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jennifer Bamford, the
2024-2025 Gladeville 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, Jennifer Bamford is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bamford was recently selected as the 2024-2025 Gladeville Middle
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, a twenty-one-year veteran of the classroom, Ms. Bamford teaches eighth-
grade English language arts at Gladeville Middle School; she holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum/Instruction, and an
Education Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bamford 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, Jennifer Bamford 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 C ONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Jennifer Bamford on
being named the 2024-2025 Gladeville Middle 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.