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SENATE RESOLUTION 82
By Oliver
SR0082
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jonathan M. Smith on
his selection as the 2024–2025 Madison 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, Jonathan M. Smith is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Smith has recently been named the 2024–2025 Madison Middle
School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence he has
on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who works
assiduously to motivate his students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith 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, Jonathan Smith 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, that we hereby honor and
congratulate Jonathan M. Smith on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Madison Middle School
Teacher of the Year, commend his exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute his
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professional expertise and personal excellence, and wish him all the best in his 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.