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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 516
By Capley
HJR0516
006522
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Don Kelley of
Lawrenceburg.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Don Kelley; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley 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, a native of Lawrenceburg, Don Kelley was the retired fire chief of the
Lawrenceburg Fire Department, in which position he earned the respect of his colleagues and
community alike for the exemplary quality of his work; additionally, he lent his skills and
expertise as a firefighter to the Tennessee State Fire Academy, where he served as an
instructor; and
WHEREAS, he further served his community as a member of the Lawrenceburg Rotary
Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley evinced his religious faith as a member of Mars Hill Baptist
Church, which he served faithfully for many years; and
WHEREAS, a keen sportsman, Mr. Kelley was a member of the NRA and an avid
fisherman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley was deeply devoted to his family, and he always endeavored to
remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Don Kelley is survived by his daughter, Kassie Kelly; his mother, Marjorie
Inman (Jimmy) Jones; his loving companion, Pam Lipscomb; and his niece, Kelli Daniel; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his father, L. V. Kelley, Don Kelley was preceded in death by
his sister, Sandy Glass, and his brother, Terry Wayne Kelley; and
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WHEREAS, Don Kelley 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 the members of this General Assembly should pause to
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 Don Kelley, 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. Kelley.
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.