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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 478
By Behn
HJR0478
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Maggie Knowles
Cannon.
WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Maggie Knowles
Cannon of Nashville; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Cannon was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cannon's tireless and loving efforts on this mortal coil have left behind
countless monuments to her singular and irreplaceable character in the myriad souls who were
blessed to know her; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cannon was deeply devoted to her family, and she always endeavored
to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Cannon will be sadly mourned yet fondly remembered by the many
friends and relatives who still hold her to be a paramount example of magnanimity and
selflessness; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Cannon leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional
public servant and human being; 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 honor the memory of Maggie Knowles Cannon, reflecting fondly upon
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her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage
and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Ms. Cannon.
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.