<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 101 By Oliver SR0101 006282 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Chara Rand on her selection as the 2024–2025 Metro Nashville Public Schools Principal of the Year and Middle School Principal of the Year. WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pause to specially recognize those outstanding professionals who have devoted their careers to providing the highest-quality education for Tennessee's students; and WHEREAS, Chara Rand is one such estimable administrator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rand has been selected as the 2024–2025 Metro Nashville Public Schools Principal of the Year and Middle School Principal of the Year, most befitting honors that recognize the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, under Chara Rand's leadership as principal, Isaac Litton Middle School has continued to thrive, emphasizing academic excellence, student well-being, and a strong sense of community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rand is an extremely talented and compassionate administrator who works assiduously to motivate her students, teachers, and staff to reach their full potential as scholars, professionals, and citizens; and WHEREAS, she serves as an inspiration to the faculty and staff of Isaac Litton Middle School, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rand truly epitomizes the dedicated principal who is wholly committed to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially recognized; now, therefore, - 2 - 006282 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor and congratulate Chara Rand on being chosen as the Metro Nashville Public Schools Principal of the Year and Middle School Principal 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.