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SENATE RESOLUTION 104
By Oliver
SR0104
006285
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dr. Tonya Dennis on
her selection as a finalist for Principal of the
Year with Metro Nashville Public Schools.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pause to specially recognize those outstanding
citizens who have devoted their careers to providing the highest-quality education for
Tennessee's students; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tonya Dennis is one such estimable administrator, who has
distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, the principal of Haynes Middle School, Dr. Dennis was recently named a
finalist for Principal of the Year by Metro Nashville Public Schools, a most befitting honor that
recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tonya Dennis 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, Dr. Dennis serves as an inspiration to her faculty and staff, and her
friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tonya Dennis 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,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that w e hereby honor and
congratulate Dr. Tonya Dennis on being named a finalist for Principal of the Year by Metro
Nashville Public Schools, 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.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.