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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 518
By Russell
HJR0518
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Teresa J. "TJ" Sutton for
her service to the General Assembly.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the members of this General Assembly should pay
special tribute to those estimable legislative employees whose commitment to excellence and
dedication to public service have brought untold benefits to the citizens of the State of
Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, TJ Sutton is one such individual, who began her legislative career as the
executive legislative assistant for Representative Lowell Russell during the 2019 session; and
WHEREAS, in this important role, TJ Sutton provided high-level administrative support
to Representative Russell and his constituents in the 21
st
House District; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her exemplary career with the House of Representatives, Ms.
Sutton has worked in multiple other positions, demonstrating in each one her adaptability, her
dedication, and her attention to detail; and
WHEREAS, she has served as a residential manager in Adult Community Training; a
Crime Scene Investigator and Crime Scene Bureau Supervisor for the Collier County, Florida,
Sheriff's Office; a Code Enforcement Investigator for Collier County Code Enforcement; and
Senior Office Assistant and Witness/Victim Coordinator for Collier County Witness
Management/Victim Assistance; and
WHEREAS, a professional always looking to learn more, TJ Sutton has completed
numerous courses in medicolegal and forensic training, both online and in-person, from West
Virginia University; National Forensic Science Training Center; University of Tennessee,
National Forensic Academy Investigator Virtual Reality; Institute of Applied Science, North
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Carolina University; Institute of Applied Science and Institute of Police Technology Management
at the University of North Carolina; and Florida Gulf Coast University, among others; and
WHEREAS, TJ Sutton has given back to her community as a certified coach in
numerous sports with Special Olympics Florida; a supporter of her local animal control, often
caring for rescued animals; and an unflagging volunteer with the Naples, Florida, Wildlife
Conservancy; and
WHEREAS, clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of this
General Assembly, TJ Sutton distinguished herself as a public servant of the highest order and
should be specially recognized; 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 Teresa J. "TJ" Sutton for her meritorious service to the General
Assembly as the executive legislative assistant for Representative Lowell Russell and extend to
her our heartfelt wishes for every continued 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.