Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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44 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 677
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1212 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Martin Kove.
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1414 WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are pleased to recognize those
1515 individuals whose talents and dedication to the performing arts have left a lasting cultural
1616 legacy; and
1717 WHEREAS, Martin Kove, an esteemed actor best known for his portrayal of the
1818 formidable Sensei John Kreese, has concluded his celebrated role with the successful
1919 culmination of the Netflix series Cobra Kai; and
2020 WHEREAS, Cobra Kai, the acclaimed continuation of the Karate Kid saga, has earned
2121 widespread praise and a devoted global following for its deft blending of action, character
2222 development, and intergenerational storytelling; and
2323 WHEREAS, the series has garnered numerous accolades, most notably the 2025 Saturn
2424 Award for Best Action/Thriller Television Series, a testament to the high quality of its production
2525 and the powerful performances of its cast, including that of Mr. Kove; and
2626 WHEREAS, through his portrayal of a complex and enduring antagonist-turned-mentor,
2727 Martin Kove has inspired audiences young and old, sparking a resurgence of interest in the
2828 martial arts and reaffirming the values of perseverance, discipline, and self-discovery; and
2929 WHEREAS, Mr. Kove's influence transcends the screen, as he has become a cultural
3030 touchstone for multiple generations and a symbol of the possibility of redemption; and
3131 WHEREAS, it is wholly fitting that we should honor an artist whose work continues to
3232 resonate deeply across Tennessee and beyond; now, therefore,
3333 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
3434 FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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3939 CONCURRING, that we honor Martin Kove for his outstanding contributions to television and
4040 the martial arts community, commend him for his pivotal role in the success of Cobra Kai, and
4141 extend to him our best wishes for much continued success in his future endeavors.
4242 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
4343 for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
4444 the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
4545 without House or Senate designation.
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