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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 501
By Hurt
HJR0501
006119
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Paul Bates on his
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, Paul Bates of Obion County is one such exemplary person, who is a
recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award in recognition of his laudable commitment to
his community; and
WHEREAS, amid taking a building trades course at the Tennessee College of Applied
Technology, Mr. Bates decided that he wanted to utilize his newfound knowledge and skill to
help Habitat for Humanity construct a new home; and
WHEREAS, even after spending time at the site with his class, Mr. Bates generously
gave of his personal time to complete the project and provide a local family with a well-made
residence; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bates is a model citizen; his commitment to helping others through
volunteerism epitomizes the spirit of the Volunteer State, and he 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 Paul Bates for his outstanding community leadership,
congratulate him as an esteemed recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, and
extend to him 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.