SENATE RESOLUTION 37
By Walley
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Amy Wood, Chester County Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body 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, Amy Wood is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Wood has been selected as a 2022–2023 Teacher of the Year for Chester County, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, a fifth-grade teacher at Chester County Middle School, Amy Wood 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, a graduate of the Chester County Schools system herself, she returned to
Chester County Middle School as a paraprofessional and began her teaching career in 2009;
and WHEREAS, apart from her time as a teacher, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband and four-year-old daughter; and WHEREAS, Amy Wood 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 WHEREAS, Ms. Wood 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,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor and congratulate Amy Wood on being chosen as a 2022–2023 Teacher of the Year for Chester County, 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.
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