Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 241
5	5	By Moon
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8	8	HJR0241
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Don E. Boring.
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14	14	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
15	15	the passing of Don E. Boring; and
16	16	WHEREAS, Don Boring was an exemplary gentleman and consummate professional
17	17	who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous
18	18	capacities; and
19	19	WHEREAS, from 1956 to 1989, Mr. Boring served with the Maryville Police Department,
20	20	ultimately retiring as Chief of Police; from 1989 to 1999, he served as Chief Deputy for the
21	21	Blount County Sheriff's Department, in which position he earned the respect of his colleagues
22	22	and community alike for the exemplary quality of his work; and
23	23	WHEREAS, Don Boring was an active and devout member of the Kerbela Shriners, a
24	24	Freemason, and a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, which he served for many years; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Mr. Boring was also deeply devoted to his family, and he always
26	26	endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
27	27	WHEREAS, Don Boring was the proud father of Terry D. (Lori) Boring, Sherry (Chuck)
28	28	Blair, and Karen (Randy) Lamon; the grandfather of Olivia (Eric) Myers, Melissa (Charlie)
29	29	Lindsey, Chelsea (Nick) Maute, Ryann Boring, and Chad (MacKenzie) Lamon; and the great-
30	30	grandfather of ten great-grandchildren; and
31	31	WHEREAS, Mr. Boring is further survived by his sisters, Laverne Copenhagen and
32	32	Brenda (Jim) Jordan; and
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37	37	WHEREAS, in addition to his parents, Glenn Boring and Pauline Carpenter, Don Boring
38	38	was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Boring, and his siblings, Larry Boring, Glennis Ball,
39	39	and Janie Braun; and
40	40	WHEREAS, Mr. Boring loved fishing, tending to his backyard garden, and spending time
41	41	with his grandchildren; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Don E. Boring leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
43	43	public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen
44	44	endeavors; and
45	45	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
46	46	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
47	47	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
48	48	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
49	49	CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Don E. Boring, reflecting fondly upon his
50	50	impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and
51	51	conviction.
52	52	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
53	53	to the family of Mr. Boring.
54	54	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
55	55	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
56	56	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
57	57	without House or Senate designation.
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