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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 514
By Grills
HJR0514
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of John Hamilton of
Dyersburg.
WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the untimely passing of John Hamilton
of Dyersburg; and
WHEREAS, John Hamilton was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, born on February 19, 1961, to James A. Hamilton, Jr., and Mary Nelle
Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton was a successful business owner in his community, providing reputable
and reliable service to his neighbors, and his position on the Dyer County Building and Zoning
Board was but a further testament to his meaningful and effective local involvement; and
WHEREAS, recognizing his consistent and thorough excellence, Governor Bill Lee
appointed Mr. Hamilton to the Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage Commission in 2022, a
position that he served admirably and ardently; and
WHEREAS, thoughtful of this world and the next, Mr. Hamilton was a member of
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and his faithful tenure as an elder garnered the respect and
esteem of his congregation; and
WHEREAS, he was also deeply devoted to his beloved wife, Angie, who worked as a
librarian in the Dyersburg City Schools system, and to their two daughters, and he always
endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his parents, John Hamilton will be sadly mourned yet
fondly remembered by his wife, Angela N. Hamilton; his daughters, Elizabeth Hamilton and
Emily Hamilton; his brother, James A. Hamilton III; and his sister-in-law, Olivia A. Crews; and
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WHEREAS, John Hamilton leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional
gentleman and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRES ENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of John Hamilton, reflecting fondly upon his
impeccable character and his 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 Mr. Hamilton.
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.