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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 499
By Hurt
HJR0499
006114
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ella Cate Haynes on
her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars
Award.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should specially
recognize those estimable citizens who have dedicated their time and energies to helping
others; and
WHEREAS, each year, 1.3 million Tennessee volunteers give over 99 million hours of
community service, contributing $2.6 billion to Tennessee's economy; and
WHEREAS, these volunteers are the backbone of our communities, and by donating
their time and talents to fulfill needs that would otherwise go unmet, they embody the spirit of
giving; and
WHEREAS, Ella Cate Haynes of Crockett County is one such exemplary person, who is
a recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award in recognition of her laudable commitment
to her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Haynes is always willing to step up for her community; whether that
means entertaining sick children with her incredible singing voice or stocking a food pantry, she
is the first to rally support for those in need; and
WHEREAS, a role model to many young people in her community, Ella Cate Haynes
encourages volunteerism and sets a high bar to follow; there is no better example than Ella
Cate to influence the youth of Crockett County to serve others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Haynes is a model citizen; her commitment to helping others through
volunteerism epitomizes the spirit of the Volunteer State, and she should be specially
recognized; now, therefore,
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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 Ella Cate Haynes for her outstanding community leadership,
congratulate her as an esteemed recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, and extend
to her our best wishes for every future success.
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.