The Senate resolution honors Linda Wallenberg for being named Minnesota's 2025 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her nearly 50 years of dedication to education. Wallenberg, who holds a degree in English and Scandinavian Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and a master's in English education from the University of Minnesota, has made significant contributions to the field, including becoming the first certified Swedish teacher in Minnesota. Her teaching career includes a long tenure at Eden Prairie High School, where she has inspired numerous students, some of whom have achieved notable success as professional poets, athletes, and Olympic medalists. Additionally, she has received multiple accolades, including the Royal Order of the Polar Star from the King of Sweden and has been a finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

The resolution acknowledges Wallenberg's extensive impact on her students and the broader educational community, highlighting her achievements as a teacher, coach, and author. Selected from 142 nominees, she is the 61st recipient of this prestigious award and the first from the Eden Prairie district. The Senate expresses gratitude for her commitment to teaching and her role as an advocate for education, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution to be presented to her.