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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 112
By Lamberth
HJR0112
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Robert Cooke Irwin of
Knoxville.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin; and
WHEREAS, Bob Irwin was a beloved friend and neighbor who did his utmost to improve
the well-being of all who were blessed to know him; and
WHEREAS, born on May 13, 1951, in Knoxville, Mr. Irwin was the son of Gordon and
Cookie Irwin; he graduated from Seymour High School in 1969; and
WHEREAS, a man of many passions, Bob Irwin was an avid golfer, camper, and
University of Tennessee Volunteers fan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Irwin had a way with words and was renowned among his family and
friends for being a gifted storyteller; and
WHEREAS, he was also deeply devoted to his family and always endeavored to remain
true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Brenda Irwin; brother,
Thomas Irwin; daughters, Heidi (Larry) Householder and Holli (Marques) Williams;
stepdaughter, Denise Shockley; grandchildren, Taylor Swaney, Chase Ingle, Kingston Williams,
Colbi Mitchell, Kiley Mitchell, and Kinsley Caris; great-granddaughter, Huntleigh Swaney; and a
host of cousins and friends; and
WHEREAS, throughout his many worthy endeavors, Bob Irwin distinguished himself as
a beacon of kindness and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pay tribute to the bountiful life of this exceptional
Tennessean; now, therefore,
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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 the memory of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin, reflecting fondly upon
his ability to live the examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we extend our sympathy and condolences to the
family and friends of Mr. Irwin.
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.