Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR0085 Compare Versions

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 85
5	5	By Capley
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8	8	HJR0085
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Franklin Dewey Shaffer
13	13	of Lawrenceburg.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
16	16	the passing of Franklin Dewey Shaffer of Lawrenceburg; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Franklin Shaffer was an exemplary public servant and consummate
18	18	professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in
19	19	numerous capacities; and
20	20	WHEREAS, born on February 22, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Shaffer was the
21	21	only child born to Ishmael Worth Shaffer and Marjorie Gaynell Williams; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Franklin Shaffer spent his formative years in Corpus Christi and attended
23	23	Tuloso-Midway Independent School District before he and his family relocated to Summertown,
24	24	Tennessee; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Mr. Shaffer graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1965 and
26	26	earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State
27	27	University; he returned to Texas and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence law degree from the
28	28	University of Texas at Austin; and
29	29	WHEREAS, following law school, Franklin Shaffer began his legal career as the
30	30	assistant district attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas; he went on to purchase the family business,
31	31	Shaffer's Muffler Shops, and continued his father's legacy of hard work and ingenuity; and
32	32	WHEREAS, Mr. Shaffer was a successful entrepreneur in the Lawrenceburg community,
33	33	known for his innovative ventures and businesses and his ability to turn his dreams into reality;
34	34	perhaps his proudest achievement was founding Shaffer Farms Custom Meats and Texas Bar-
35	35	B-Q, a restaurant that brought his passion for Texas-style barbecue to Tennessee and created
36	36	a destination where family, friends, celebrities, and visitors from across the country could gather
37	37	and savor his legendary recipes; and
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42	42	WHEREAS, Franklin Shaffer also owned an exotic deer farm in Lawrenceburg that
43	43	spanned several hundred acres and shared the magic of the winter season among children and
44	44	local schools; and
45	45	WHEREAS, Mr. Shaffer's love for the unusual extended to his remarkable collection of
46	46	exotic cats, which included his beloved jaguar, Tigre, who became a local celebrity in Corpus
47	47	Christi; and
48	48	WHEREAS, Mr. Shaffer was deeply devoted to his faith and his family, and he always
49	49	endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
50	50	WHEREAS, Franklin Shaffer will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his
51	51	cherished wife, Brenda Shaffer; his children, Perry Worth (Wendy) Shaffer, Brian Lawrence
52	52	(Kendra) Shaffer, and Amanda Renee (Andy) Elledge; his stepchildren, Natalie (Mark) White,
53	53	Stacey (Bubba) Doss, and Shane Hughes; his grandchildren, Presley (Kody) Gobble, Madison
54	54	Shaffer, Allison (Garrett) Clark, Jon Frank Gobbell, Chloe (Austin) Nash, Colton Shaffer, Jozie
55	55	Shaffer, Abbie Jo Shaffer, Elijah Shaffer, Savannah Doss, Walker Doss, and Mia White; his
56	56	great-grandson, Weston Nash; and a host of friends and colleagues; and
57	57	WHEREAS, the epitome of excellence, Mr. Shaffer was an eccentric and faithful soul
58	58	who impacted the lives of those who were blessed to know him, and he leaves behind an
59	59	indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and
60	60	diligence and dedication in all his chosen endeavors; and
61	61	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
62	62	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
63	63	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUN DRED
64	64	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
65	65	CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Franklin Dewey Shaffer, reflecting fondly upon his
66	66	impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and
67	67	conviction.
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72	72	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
73	73	to the family of Mr. Shaffer.
74	74	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
75	75	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
76	76	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
77	77	without House or Senate designation.
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