Senate Resolution 71, sponsored by Walley, honors Mary-Aliene Flaniken for her selection as the 2022-2023 Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication, ability, and integrity as an educator who has positively influenced the lives of many students throughout her over forty years of teaching music in Fayette County Public Schools. It highlights her educational background, including a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and her personal life, where she enjoys baking and sewing with her family.

The resolution commends Mrs. Flaniken for her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee and recognizes her as an inspiration to both her colleagues and students. It emphasizes her commitment to public service and quality education, encapsulating her role as a dedicated teacher who motivates her students to reach their full potential. The Senate expresses its best wishes for her future endeavors and calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.