Tennessee SJR 602: Memorials, Professional Achievement - Bobby Helton, 2025-2026 Chester County Junior High School Teacher of the Year -

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 602
By Walley
SJR0602
011543
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bobby Helton on his
selection as the 2025-2026 Chester County
Junior High School Teacher of the Year.

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, Bobby Helton is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
himself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Helton has been selected as the 2025-2026 Chester County Junior High
School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence he has
on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Helton 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. Helton 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, Bobby Helton 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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Bobby Helton on
being chosen as the 2025-2026 Chester County Junior High School Teacher of the Year,

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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.