HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 296
By Marsh
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Edie Martin on her selection as the Lincoln County High School Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of the 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, Edie Martin is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Martin has been selected as the Lincoln County High School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Lincoln County High School herself, Ms. Martin earned her associate degree from Motlow State Community College in 2001, her bachelor's degree from Athens State University in 2006, and her master's degree from Walden University in 2015; and WHEREAS, a journalism and sophomore honors English teacher, Ms. Martin has taught the students of Lincoln County Schools for sixteen years, the entirety of her career as an educator; and WHEREAS, Edie Martin is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who works assiduously to motivate her students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as
citizens; and WHEREAS, Ms. Martin serves as an inspiration to her colleagues and students alike,
and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her; and HJR0296
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WHEREAS, Edie Martin truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly committed to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we hereby honor and congratulate Edie Martin on being chosen as the Lincoln County High School Teacher of the Year, commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute her professional expertise and personal excellence, and wish her all the best in her 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.
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