Senate Joint Resolution 1456, sponsored by Southerland, recognizes John English, the Director of Schools for Unicoi County, for receiving the prestigious Educator of the Year Award. This honor was presented to him during the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on March 7, 2024. The resolution highlights English's extensive career in education, where he has served as a teacher, coach, and principal, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing high-quality education to the students of Tennessee.

The resolution expresses the importance of acknowledging individuals who enhance the quality of life in their communities, specifically commending John English for his extraordinary contributions to education and the youth of Tennessee. It concludes with a directive to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, omitting certain formalities.