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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 3
By Clemmons
HJR0003
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Zachary Tyler
Medley of Cookeville.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Dr. Zachary Tyler Medley of Cookeville; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zachary Tyler Medley was an exemplary public servant and
consummate professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow
citizens in numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, born in Lebanon on June 10, 1985, Dr. Medley was the son of Mark and
Candice Medley; he was Valedictorian of the 2004 graduating class at Gordonsville High
School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zachary Medley completed his undergraduate studies at Tennessee
Technological University and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University in
2011; and
WHEREAS, a leader in his profession, Dr. Medley was the co-owner of Infinity
Pharmacies in Cookeville, where he earned the respect and admiration of his peers and
community alike; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Medley was deeply devoted to his family, and he always endeavored to
remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his parents, Dr. Zachary Medley will be sadly missed but
fondly remembered by his beloved wife, Heather Lynn Medley; his daughter, Addilynn Jane
Medley; his sisters, Jessica (Shawn) Frye and Lauren (Jeffrey) Davis; his nieces, Isabella Frye,
Charlie Beth Davis, and Andi Grace Davis; his nephew, Cruz Frye; his father- and mother-in-
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law, Bart and Lynn Harden; and his brothers-in-law, Jamie (Krissy) Harden and Nick Harden;
and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Stanley and Jodie Medley
and Clarence and Mary Etta Nixon; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Medley professed his faith in Christ at a young age and was baptized at
Hickman Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zachary Medley leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and
probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his
chosen endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEM BLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Dr. Zachary Tyler Medley, reflecting fondly upon
his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage
and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family and friends of Dr. Medley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.