Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR0368 Compare Versions

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 368
5	5	By Parkinson
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8	8	HJR0368
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd of
13	13	Memphis.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
16	16	the untimely passing of Pastor Ricky Floyd, the founder and senior lead pastor of The Pursuit of
17	17	God Transformation Center in Memphis; and
18	18	WHEREAS, an inspirational leader, Pastor Ricky Floyd was admired throughout the
19	19	Frayser and Memphis communities for his commitment to faith, family, and service, having
20	20	brought healing and instruction to countless unions and families; and
21	21	WHEREAS, as the founder and senior lead pastor of The Pursuit of God Transformation
22	22	Center, Pastor Floyd's leadership role extended beyond his advocacy; he was truly a beacon of
23	23	hope, faith, and empowerment for countless individuals, and he devoted his life to uplifting
24	24	people, restoring families, and strengthening communities; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Pastor Floyd was an admired leader in his community and served as
26	26	founder of Salvation Revelation Ministries, Inc.; curriculum coordinator and instructor for
27	27	Manhood University; president and founder of the Husband Institute, Inc., a boys-to-men
28	28	mentoring program that aims to help young men stay on a good path; founder of the School of
29	29	Marriage Enhancement, a ministry program, which he ran alongside his wife; and president of
30	30	Eden Estates Apartments; and
31	31	WHEREAS, he was a member of several boards, including Frayser Community Schools,
32	32	Families Matter, Inc., Methodist Hospital North, and Citizen's Law Enforcement Review, which
33	33	he served as interim president; and
34	34	WHEREAS, Pastor Floyd partnered with a number of organizations, including Agape
35	35	Child and Family Services, the Methodist Congregational Health Network, the Memphis
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40	40	Christian Pastors Network, the Church Developers Network, and the Memphis Success Zone
41	41	Partnership, among various other churches and groups; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Pastor Floyd was recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for his
43	43	efforts to reduce crime and violence in Memphis, and, in his endeavors to better the lives of
44	44	those in need, he purchased and refurbished a strip mall across from his church and, thus,
45	45	created jobs for young men from single-parent homes; and
46	46	WHEREAS, in addition to his leadership training, marriage seminars, conferences,
47	47	workshops, and media broadcasts, Pastor Ricky Floyd was the author of Discover the Gold
48	48	Within by Walking Your Goals Out, a workbook to help families accomplish their vision; and
49	49	WHEREAS, Pastor Floyd was also deeply devoted to his family, and he always
50	50	endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
51	51	WHEREAS, his pastoral accomplishments aside, Pastor Floyd was most grateful for the
52	52	love and support of his wife, Sheila Floyd, his children, and his granddaughters; and
53	53	WHEREAS, throughout his life, Pastor Ricky Floyd's mentorship and ministry have
54	54	uplifted families, strengthened communities, and provided unwavering support to those in need,
55	55	and his legacy will continue to reach his community and its citizens for years to come; and
56	56	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
57	57	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
58	58	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
59	59	FOURTEENTH GENERA L ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
60	60	CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd, reflecting fondly upon his
61	61	impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and
62	62	conviction.
63	63	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
64	64	to the family and friends of Pastor Floyd.
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69	69	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
70	70	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
71	71	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
72	72	without House or Senate designation.
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