Tennessee SJR 1651: Memorials, Professional Achievement - Stephanie Howard, Unicoi County Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year -

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1651
By Southerland

SJR1651
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Stephanie Howard on
her selection as the 2022 Unicoi County Schools
Middle School Teacher of the Year.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that we 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, Stephanie Howard is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Howard has been selected as the 2022 Unicoi County Schools
Middle School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence
she has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, a social studies teacher at Unicoi County Middle School, Mrs. Howard is an
extremely talented and compassionate educator who works assiduously to motivate her
students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as citizens; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her dedication in the classroom, Mrs. Howard coaches
softball; she also created the Student Life Committee, an organization designed to enhance the
student experience at Unicoi County Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Howard serves as an inspiration to her colleagues and students
alike, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her;
and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Howard truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher 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 TWELFTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Stephanie Howard on being chosen as
the 2022 Unicoi County Schools Middle School 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 and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.