<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 80 By Oliver SR0080 006307 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to recognize Lyndell Edmondson on her selection as the 2024–2025 John Early Middle School Teacher of the Year. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body 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, Lyndell Edmondson is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, a teacher at John Early Middle School, Ms. Edmondson 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, Lyndell Edmondson is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who has worked assiduously throughout her career in education to motivate her students, fellow teachers, and staff to reach their full potential as scholars, professionals, and citizens; and WHEREAS, Ms. Edmondson truly serves as an inspiration to the faculty and staff at John Early Middle School, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her; and WHEREAS, Lyndell Edmondson 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, that we hereby honor and congratulate Lyndell Edmondson on being chosen as the 2024–2025 John Early Middle School - 2 - 006307 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.