SENATE RESOLUTION 56
By Walley
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kari Hughes on her selection as the Selmer Middle 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, Kari Hughes is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes has been selected as the Selmer Middle School Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education Integrated Studies from the University of Tennessee at Martin and has taught in Selmer Middle School at
various grade levels for nearly a decade; and WHEREAS, her astounding work in the classroom also led to her recognition as the
2019-2020 Selmer Middle School Teacher of the Year, the 2020-2021 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher – Tennessee, and the state winner of the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow"
grant; and WHEREAS, outside of her regular classroom, Ms. Hughes serves as an instructor at
various summer camps, a master teacher at the University of Tennessee at Martin's Coon Creek Science Center, and a soccer coach with the Ramer Soccer League, and WHEREAS, highly respected by her peers and colleagues, she is a member of several local and national educational associations and participates in multiple pedagogical committees;
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she has served as a Project Lead the Way Site Coordinator and was a presenter at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference; and WHEREAS, Kari Hughes 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. Hughes 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, Kari Hughes 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 Kari Hughes on being chosen as the Selmer Middle 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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