South Carolina H 3816: Tessie Bridges, SC Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year

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2025-2026 Bill 3816 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3816

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR EDUCATOR TESSIE BRIDGES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO 
CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING NAMED THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT 
PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO 
EDUCATION IN THIS GREAT STATE.

Whereas, Tessie 
Bridges, assistant principal of Grassy Pond Elementary School in Cherokee 
County School District, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Elementary 
Assistant Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School 
Administrators; and

Whereas, Mrs. Bridges 
was chosen for this honor from a bevy of accomplished administrative candidates 
by a panel of expert judges. Her selection for this award was based upon 
criteria set by the National Association of Elementary School Principals; and

Whereas, Mrs. Bridges' 
established model of excellence has encouraged the faculty and staff at Grassy 
Pond Elementary School to grow professionally, and her ability to communicate effectively 
enables her to excel in championing the needs of all her students; and

Whereas, not surprised 
that this coveted award rests on the deserving shoulders of Tessie Bridges, the 
students of Grassy Pond Elementary School and their parents, as well as her 
colleagues, friends, and family members, appreciate the outstanding contributions 
she has made in the field of education, which have benefited countless students 
in South Carolina; and

Whereas, Cherokee 
County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Thomas White adds his praise 
to the many encomiums flowing in to the state's new Elementary Assistant 
Principal of the Year: "Mrs. Bridges exemplifies 'service before self' and 
'excellence in all you do.' She is compassionate and courageous. That's why 
students, parents, and her colleagues love her so much. Mrs. Bridges represents 
the best of all of us"; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to pause in their 
deliberations so that they may express their profound appreciation to one of 
the state's finest educators and congratulate Tessie Bridges for the pride and 
distinction she has brought to her school and community on being named the 2025 
South Carolina Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor educator Tessie Bridges of Cherokee County School District, 
congratulate her upon being named the 2025 South Carolina Elementary Assistant 
Principal of the Year, and commend her for her dedicated service to education 
in this great State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Tessie Bridges.

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