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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 71
By Lynn
HJR0071
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Lieutenant Wesley Neely of the Mt.
Juliet Police Department on the occasion of his
retirement.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the members of this General Assembly should honor
those citizens who have performed with uncommon devotion and enthusiasm throughout their
careers in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wesley Neely of the Mt. Juliet Police Department is one such
estimable individual, who has devoted his life to the preservation of law and order and the
protection of his fellow citizens and is taking his much-deserved retirement after thirty-seven
years of service; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Neely joined the Mt. Juliet Police Department in 1987 and was
one of only six employees at the time; and
WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished career, Lieutenant Wesley Neely has served in
numerous capacities, including as a detective, youth guidance officer, training officer, and patrol
division commander; and
WHEREAS, known for his commitment to community policing, Lieutenant Neely
established strong relationships with local residents, businesses, and leaders, earning the
affectionate nickname "Officer Friendly" during his time with students at Mt. Juliet High School;
and
WHEREAS, his professional accomplishments aside, Lieutenant Wesley Neely is most
proud of his role as a husband and father; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Neely exemplifies the spirit and allegiance to family and
community that are characteristic of a true Tennessean; and
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WHEREAS, for nearly four decades, Lieutenant Wesley Neely has demonstrated the
utmost professionalism, ability, and integrity, winning the sincere respect and admiration of his
colleagues, his fellow officers, and a grateful public; 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 hereby honor and commend Lieutenant Wesley Neely upon the
occasion of his retirement, extending our gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to
the Mt. Juliet Police Department and our best wishes for success in all his 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 and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.