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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 18
By Slater
HJR0018
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A RESOLUTION to honor Trooper Adam Cothron of the
Tennessee Highway Patrol.
WHEREAS, our nation was conceived by individuals who were willing to sacrifice their
own concerns to ensure our collective freedom and personal safety; in providing for the
domestic tranquility of the community as a whole, society recognizes the need for a system of
laws; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement of the law has been entrusted to a small number of
dedicated individuals who face daily the rigors of human conflict in protecting those whom they
so selflessly serve; and
WHEREAS, the people of Tennessee are fortunate to be served by the brave and
dedicated law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line while carrying out their
essential duties; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Adam Cothron of the Tennessee Highway Patrol is one such
outstanding and heroic public servant, who was injured while serving his fellow citizens on July
19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Trooper Cothron served the
Trousdale County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff; he comes from a respected law
enforcement family and is a certified K9 handler; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his devotion to serving his fellow citizens, Trooper Cothron is
most proud of his role as a father and husband; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Cothron exhibits integrity, probity, and valor in his public life as a
law enforcement officer, compassion and loyalty in private life, and dedication in all his chosen
endeavors; and
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WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should recognize and commend this exceptional public
servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor Trooper Adam Cothron of the Tennessee Highway Patrol,
reflecting fondly upon his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to public service.
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.