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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 677
By Reeves
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Martin Kove.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are pleased to recognize those
individuals whose talents and dedication to the performing arts have left a lasting cultural
legacy; and
WHEREAS, Martin Kove, an esteemed actor best known for his portrayal of the
formidable Sensei John Kreese, has concluded his celebrated role with the successful
culmination of the Netflix series Cobra Kai; and
WHEREAS, Cobra Kai, the acclaimed continuation of the Karate Kid saga, has earned
widespread praise and a devoted global following for its deft blending of action, character
development, and intergenerational storytelling; and
WHEREAS, the series has garnered numerous accolades, most notably the 2025 Saturn
Award for Best Action/Thriller Television Series, a testament to the high quality of its production
and the powerful performances of its cast, including that of Mr. Kove; and
WHEREAS, through his portrayal of a complex and enduring antagonist-turned-mentor,
Martin Kove has inspired audiences young and old, sparking a resurgence of interest in the
martial arts and reaffirming the values of perseverance, discipline, and self-discovery; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kove's influence transcends the screen, as he has become a cultural
touchstone for multiple generations and a symbol of the possibility of redemption; and
WHEREAS, it is wholly fitting that we should honor an artist whose work continues to
resonate deeply across Tennessee and beyond; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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CONCURRING, that we honor Martin Kove for his outstanding contributions to television and
the martial arts community, commend him for his pivotal role in the success of Cobra Kai, and
extend to him our best wishes for much continued success in his future endeavors.
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.