A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Karen Marrero UPON BEING NAMED THE 2024-2025 Swansea High Freshman Academy TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Whereas, the House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Karen Marrero has been selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for Swansea High Freshman Academy in Lexington County School District Four; and

Whereas, each school's Teacher of the Year undergoes a rigorous screening and assessment process in order to be selected as their school's top teacher; and

Whereas, representing all teachers in their respective school, the teacher of the year acts as a role model and mentor for their colleagues and demonstrates a consistent commitment to excellence; and

Whereas, Teachers of the Year have hundreds of years of combined teaching experience and possess a proven ability to make a positive difference for their students, schools, and communities; and

Whereas, South Carolina is fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring teacher educating and molding South Carolina's youth; and

Whereas, it is entirely appropriate for the South Carolina House of Representatives to pause in its deliberations to honor Karen Marrero, the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for Swansea High Freshman Academy, for amply providing her students the opportunity to live complete and successful lives as the future leaders of their communities. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Karen Marrero upon being named the 2024-2025 Swansea High Freshman Academy 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, express appreciation for her dedicated service to children, and wish her continued success in the future.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Karen Marrero.

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