SENATE RESOLUTION 55
By Walley
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Robin Bedwell on her selection as the McNairy County Schools and the Selmer Elementary School 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, Robin Bedwell is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bedwell has been selected as the McNairy County Schools and the Selmer Elementary School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bedwell earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of Tennessee at Martin and has taught at Selmer Elementary School as a fourth-
grade teacher, of both English and social studies, for over a decade; and WHEREAS, outside of her regular classroom, Robin Bedwell has served as an after-
school tutor coordinator and a Special Olympics coach and participated in summer learning programs; and WHEREAS, a woman of accomplishment, Ms. Bedwell has received the Le Bonheur Comprehensive School Health Award and been honored as an "Ag in the Classroom"
ambassador; and WHEREAS, Robin Bedwell 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 SR0055
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WHEREAS, Ms. Bedwell 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, Robin Bedwell 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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor and congratulate Robin Bedwell on being chosen as the McNairy County Schools and the Selmer Elementary 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.
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