<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 117 By Oliver SR0117 006298 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Montavious Thomas, the 2024-2025 Robert Churchwell Elementary School Teacher of the Year. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should specially recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the highest- quality education for Tennessee's students; and WHEREAS, Montavious Thomas is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was recently selected as the 2024-2025 Robert Churchwell Elementary School Teacher of the Year, an honor most befitting his outstanding tenure as a teacher, as it recognizes the positive influence he has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas 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, he is truly 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, Montavious Thomas epitomizes the ideal of the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed to the highest values 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 honor and congratulate Montavious Thomas on being named the 2024-2025 Robert Churchwell Elementary School Teacher of the Year, commend his exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute his - 2 - 006298 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.