Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 295
5	5	By Hemmer
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Stephen Turner
13	13	of Nashville.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
16	16	the passing of James Stephen Turner; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Steve Turner was an esteemed business leader 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, Mr. Turner was born on February 26, 1947, in Scottsville, Kentucky, as the
21	21	youngest member of the founding family of Dollar General; throughout his life, he always
22	22	appreciated the small-town values of the community in which he was raised and admired the
23	23	way neighbors and friends looked after one another; and
24	24	WHEREAS, a romantic in many ways, Steve Turner found the love of his life, Judy
25	25	Turner, at an early age, asking her out on their first date before he even had his driver's license;
26	26	and
27	27	WHEREAS, Mr. Turner honorably served his nation as a member of the United States
28	28	Army and carried forward the lessons of selfless service into every aspect of his life; and
29	29	WHEREAS, his professional journey began at Dollar General and continued at Farmers
30	30	National Bank in Scottsville, but his most significant legacy is the transformative impact he had
31	31	on downtown Nashville; and
32	32	WHEREAS, upon moving to Nashville in 1986, Steve Turner envisioned and tirelessly
33	33	pursued a dream of revitalizing downtown Nashville; in time, he brought his unique creativity
34	34	and dedication to fruition, particularly in the development of The Gulch, a project so remarkable
35	35	that it served as the spark that emboldened the unprecedented development of the core of
36	36	Music City; and
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41	41	WHEREAS, Mr. Turner's civic engagement and passion for the arts and community were
42	42	evident in his leadership roles, including serving as chairman of the Country Music Hall of Fame
43	43	and Museum and as a board member of the Frist Art Museum, the Tennessee Performing Arts
44	44	Center, and the Nashville Symphony, where he chaired the Building Committee for the
45	45	Schermerhorn Symphony Center, which houses the concert hall named for his mother, Laura
46	46	Turner; and
47	47	WHEREAS, he also contributed significantly to Nashville's academic and business
48	48	communities as a member of the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University, the Nashville Area
49	49	Chamber of Commerce, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, and the Transit Alliance of Middle
50	50	Tennessee; and
51	51	WHEREAS, Steve Turner's philanthropic legacy is carried forward by the next
52	52	generations of the Turner family through the James Stephen Turner Family Foundation; and
53	53	WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was deeply devoted to his family, and he always endeavored to
54	54	remain true to family values of the highest order; and
55	55	WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his son, Jay (Christi) Turner; grandchildren,
56	56	Katherine and Stephen; brother, Cal Turner, Jr.; and a multitude of nieces and nephews; and
57	57	WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Turner; parents, Cal
58	58	and Laura Katherine Turner; daughter, Laura Anne; and sisters, Laura Jo Dugas and Betty
59	59	Turner Campbell; and
60	60	WHEREAS, Steve Turner leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
61	61	public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen
62	62	endeavors; and
63	63	WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional
64	64	public servant and human being; now, therefore,
65	65	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
66	66	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
67	67	CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of James Stephen Turner, reflecting fondly upon his
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72	72	impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and
73	73	conviction.
74	74	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
75	75	to the family of Mr. Turner.
76	76	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
77	77	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
78	78	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
79	79	without House or Senate designation.