Tennessee HJR 1179: Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jason Stewart, Northview Middle School Teacher of the Year -

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1179 
By Grills 
 
 
HJR1179 
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jason Stewart on his 
selection as Teacher of the Year at Northview 
Middle School. 
 
 WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly 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, Jason Stewart is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished 
himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and 
 WHEREAS, Mr. Stewart has recently been named the Teacher of the Year at Northview 
Middle School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence he has on so many 
young lives; and 
 WHEREAS, a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, Mr. Stewart has served 
with acumen and alacrity as an educator for sixteen years, spending the last six at Northview 
Middle School, where he serves as the head football coach and previously served as head 
baseball coach for two years; and   
 WHEREAS, Jason Stewart 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. Stewart 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, his many professional accomplishments aside, Jason Stewart is most 
appreciative of the love, support, and companionship he shares with his wife, Amy, and their 
two sons, Jacob and Josh; and 

 
 
 
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 WHEREAS, Jason Stewart 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED 
TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE 
CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Jason Stewart on being chosen as the 
Teacher of the Year at Northview Middle School, commend his exceptional service to the 
children of Tennessee, salute his 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 and upon proper request made to 
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear 
without House or Senate designation.