Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR0621 Compare Versions

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 621
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8	8	HJR0621
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor Marilyn and Vernon Holmes for their
13	13	contributions to the Dyer County Archives.
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15	15	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
16	16	recognize and honor individuals who have given selflessly of their time, talents, and convictions
17	17	to preserve and promote the foundational values that strengthen our families, communities, and
18	18	nation; and
19	19	WHEREAS, over the past twelve years, Marilyn and Vernon Holmes have made
20	20	invaluable contributions to the Dyer County Archives, ensuring that county records will be
21	21	available and easily accessible for generations to come; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Marilyn Holmes has served as the archives' first permanent archivist since
23	23	the formation of the Public Records Commission, demonstrating unwavering dedication and
24	24	excellence throughout her tenure; and
25	25	WHEREAS, as archivist, she has collaborated closely with the Public Records
26	26	Commission to determine which documents should be preserved and which could be
27	27	deaccessioned, resulting in the preservation of the majority of Dyer County records; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Marilyn and Vernon Holmes have proven to be an exceptional team,
29	29	investing a significant time in the damp basement beneath the Election Commission,
30	30	meticulously cleaning books, flattening papers, and conducting a comprehensive inventory of
31	31	records; and
32	32	WHEREAS, during challenging moments, such as when a newly renovated county office
33	33	was struggling under the weight of oversized books, both Marilyn and Vernon Holmes chose to
34	34	remain committed to their work despite the uncertainty surrounding the building's stability; with
35	35	the opening of the latest location, they have worked tirelessly to establish an efficient
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40	40	workspace, consistently exceeding expectations and even involving their grandchildren, who
41	41	were visiting from St. Louis, Missouri, in the operation; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Marilyn Holmes dedicates a significant amount of her time assisting
43	43	individuals of all backgrounds with their research needs, while Vernon Holmes contributes as a
44	44	computer technician for the archives and has utilized his engineering skills to develop a detailed
45	45	plan for the optimal layout of the new workspace; and
46	46	WHEREAS, Marilyn and Vernon Holmes have given freely of their time and talents to
47	47	enhance the Dyer County Archives, a tremendous gift to their contemporaries and future
48	48	residents alike; and
49	49	WHEREAS, it is both right and fitting that their remarkable public service be recognized
50	50	and celebrated; now, therefore,
51	51	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRES ENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
52	52	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
53	53	CONCURRING, that we honor Marilyn and Vernon Holmes for their many contributions to the
54	54	Dyer County Archives, extending our gratitude for their devotion to serving their community and
55	55	preserving the history of the place they call home.
56	56	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
57	57	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
58	58	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
59	59	without House or Senate designation.