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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 225
By Camper
HJR0225
003572
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Andrew Pollard on the
celebration of his eightieth birthday.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly pay tribute to those
citizens who are celebrating special occasions in their estimable lives; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Pollard celebrates his eightieth birthday on February 22, 2025, a
milestone that will be commemorated as yet another precious souvenir of life's rich pageant;
and
WHEREAS, born in Memphis on February 22, 1945, Mr. Pollard is the third child born to
Lonzo and Ora Lee Pollard, and he is a graduate of Carver High School; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Pollard has dedicated his time and talents to his community in
several capacities throughout the years, giving back to charities and organizations that aid
families in need and promote love and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard has enjoyed the love and companionship of his beloved wife,
Rose Pollard; his children, Lashun Pollard-Turner, Latrice Pollard-Anthony, and Brian Keith
Pollard; his grandchildren, Keith Pollard, Randi Anthony, Brandon Pollard, Reginald Anthony,
Jr., Monica Anthony-Crutcher, Chartzi Spell, and Charlie Spell IV; and his great-grandchildren,
Alaiyah Latrice Anthony, Kash DeAndre Pollard, Major DeWayne Glass, Blake Austin Bell, Jr.,
and Banks Lanier Bell; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Pollard is the president and founder of A&R Barbeque, which he
and his wife founded in 1983, and the restaurant has two locations that are considered staples
in the Memphis and Midsouth communities; and
WHEREAS, a man of devout faith, Mr. Pollard has served as Elder Emeritus at New
Direction Christian for twenty-three years; and
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WHEREAS, as he enters his eightieth year, Andrew Pollard continues to embrace his
gentle spirit, and he is a blessing to those who are fortunate to know him; and
WHEREAS, we wish to grasp this golden opportunity to specially recognize one of
Tennessee's most outstanding citizens on this very special occasion; 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 congratulate Andrew Pollard on the celebration of his
eightieth birthday and extend to him our best wishes for much continued success and
happiness.
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.