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| 4 | 4 | | SENATE RESOLUTION 42 |
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| 5 | 5 | | By Walley |
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| 8 | 8 | | SR0042 |
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| 9 | 9 | | 004616 |
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| 12 | 12 | | A RESOLUTION to recognize Megan High on her selection as the |
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| 13 | 13 | | 2024–2025 Buckley-Carpenter Elementary |
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| 14 | 14 | | School Teacher of the Year. |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should pause to |
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| 17 | 17 | | specially recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the |
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| 18 | 18 | | highest quality education for Tennessee's students; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Megan High is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself |
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| 20 | 20 | | as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, a Pre-K teacher at Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School, Mrs. High was |
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| 22 | 22 | | recently named the school's 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor for her |
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| 23 | 23 | | thirteen-year tenure as an educator, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many |
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| 24 | 24 | | young lives; and |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, inspired by her fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. High graduated from the |
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| 26 | 26 | | University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and she began her |
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| 27 | 27 | | teaching career at Somerville Elementary School before arriving at her current position, where |
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| 28 | 28 | | she has worked tirelessly for her students with her co-teacher, Mrs. Joni Hoskins; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Mrs. High has always been committed to fostering an interactive and |
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| 30 | 30 | | engaging educational experience that facilitates a lifelong love of learning, and her efforts can |
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| 31 | 31 | | be seen clearly in the lives of her students; and |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Mrs. High truly serves as an inspiration to the faculty and staff at Buckley- |
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| 33 | 33 | | Carpenter Elementary School, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who |
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| 34 | 34 | | are fortunate to know her; and |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, apart from her work in the classroom, Mrs. High has been married for nine |
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| 40 | 40 | | years to her beloved husband, with whom she has been blessed to have two children; and |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Megan High epitomizes the dedicated educator who is wholly committed to |
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| 42 | 42 | | the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially |
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| 43 | 43 | | recognized; now, therefore, |
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| 44 | 44 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HU NDRED FOURTEENTH |
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| 45 | 45 | | GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor and |
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| 46 | 46 | | congratulate Megan High on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Buckley-Carpenter Elementary |
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| 47 | 47 | | School Teacher of the Year, commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, |
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| 48 | 48 | | salute her professional expertise and personal excellence, and wish her all the best in her future |
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| 49 | 49 | | endeavors. |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared |
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| 51 | 51 | | for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy. |
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