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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 504
By Hurt
HJR0504
006115
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Isha Wade 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, Isha Wade of Gibson 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, a devoted volunteer, Isha Wade is the founder of The Neighborhood Closet,
an endeavor that provides clothes, shoes, and school supplies to children in need; additionally,
she volunteers with TN SHIP, CASA of the Midwest for Gibson County Juvenile Court, Hospice,
RIFA, Community Kitchen, and the Gibson County Christian Women's Job Corp; and
WHEREAS, showing love through action while teaching her children the value of selfless
service, Ms. Wade mentors women entering transitional homes, coaches youth basketball, and
teaches Bible study at her church; and
WHEREAS, Isha Wade aims to leave a lasting legacy of love and compassion for her
community; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Wade 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,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRE D
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor Isha Wade 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.