A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Rebecca Murray, A fifth grade TEACHER AT Hodges Elementary SCHOOL IN Greenwood SCHOOL DISTRICT 50, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED THE SCHOOL'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Rebecca Murray has been named the Teacher of the Year at  Hodges Elementary School in Greenwood School District 50 and that she was selected as a District 50 Teacher of the Year finalist; and

Whereas, intended to showcase outstanding professional educators who exemplify the ideals of the educational profession and whose efforts and example inspire others, the Teacher of the Year Program recognizes teachers who demonstrate exemplary leadership and excellence in teaching; and

Whereas, currently in her second year as a teacher at Hodges, Mrs. Murray has over twenty-seven years of teaching experience in public education.  Mrs. Murray also received WYFF4's Golden Apple Award on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during the 5 p.m. newscast, an award presented to educators who believe in the true spirit of teaching by making classrooms a creative and safe place to learn; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate value the work of dedicated educators in the Palmetto State, who devote themselves to our youth by helping them to prepare to become productive citizens, and especially teachers like Rebecca Murray, whose outstanding service has been honored by her fellow teachers.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Rebecca Murray, a fifth grade teacher at Hodges Elementary School in Greenwood School District 50, and congratulate her for being named the school's Teacher of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rebecca Murray.

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