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4 | 4 | | HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 677 |
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5 | 5 | | By Reeves |
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9 | 9 | | 007643 |
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12 | 12 | | A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Martin Kove. |
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14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are pleased to recognize those |
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15 | 15 | | individuals whose talents and dedication to the performing arts have left a lasting cultural |
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16 | 16 | | legacy; and |
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17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Martin Kove, an esteemed actor best known for his portrayal of the |
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18 | 18 | | formidable Sensei John Kreese, has concluded his celebrated role with the successful |
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19 | 19 | | culmination of the Netflix series Cobra Kai; and |
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20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Cobra Kai, the acclaimed continuation of the Karate Kid saga, has earned |
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21 | 21 | | widespread praise and a devoted global following for its deft blending of action, character |
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22 | 22 | | development, and intergenerational storytelling; and |
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23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, the series has garnered numerous accolades, most notably the 2025 Saturn |
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24 | 24 | | Award for Best Action/Thriller Television Series, a testament to the high quality of its production |
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25 | 25 | | and the powerful performances of its cast, including that of Mr. Kove; and |
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26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, through his portrayal of a complex and enduring antagonist-turned-mentor, |
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27 | 27 | | Martin Kove has inspired audiences young and old, sparking a resurgence of interest in the |
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28 | 28 | | martial arts and reaffirming the values of perseverance, discipline, and self-discovery; and |
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29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Kove's influence transcends the screen, as he has become a cultural |
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30 | 30 | | touchstone for multiple generations and a symbol of the possibility of redemption; and |
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31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, it is wholly fitting that we should honor an artist whose work continues to |
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32 | 32 | | resonate deeply across Tennessee and beyond; now, therefore, |
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33 | 33 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED |
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34 | 34 | | FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE |
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39 | 39 | | CONCURRING, that we honor Martin Kove for his outstanding contributions to television and |
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40 | 40 | | the martial arts community, commend him for his pivotal role in the success of Cobra Kai, and |
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41 | 41 | | extend to him our best wishes for much continued success in his future endeavors. |
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42 | 42 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared |
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43 | 43 | | for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to |
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44 | 44 | | the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear |
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45 | 45 | | without House or Senate designation. |
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