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| 2 | 2 | | <BillNo> <Sponsor> |
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| 4 | 4 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION 46 |
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| 5 | 5 | | By Parkinson |
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| 8 | 8 | | HR0046 |
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| 9 | 9 | | 004739 |
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| 10 | 10 | | - 1 - |
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| 12 | 12 | | A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jimmy Taylor, Jr. |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Taylor, Jr.; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Jimmy Taylor was an exemplary public servant and consummate |
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| 16 | 16 | | professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in |
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| 17 | 17 | | numerous capacities; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor was a respected businessman and entrepreneur, having owned |
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| 19 | 19 | | a tiling business and a cleaning service; and |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, a gentleman of many talents and interests, Jimmy Taylor was a founding |
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| 21 | 21 | | member of the choir "The Covenant Keepers," and in addition to his position as a licensed |
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| 22 | 22 | | minister, he was a skilled singer, songwriter, and musician; and |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Taylor always endeavored to remain true |
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| 24 | 24 | | to family values of the highest order and was most proud of his role as a doting father, husband, |
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| 25 | 25 | | son, and brother; and |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Jimmy Taylor leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in |
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| 27 | 27 | | public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen |
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| 28 | 28 | | endeavors; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional |
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| 30 | 30 | | public servant and human being; now, therefore, |
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| 31 | 31 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S OF THE ONE HUNDRED |
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| 32 | 32 | | FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor the |
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| 33 | 33 | | memory of Jimmy Taylor, Jr., reflecting fondly upon his impeccable character and his stalwart |
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| 34 | 34 | | commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction. |
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| 37 | 37 | | - 2 - 004739 |
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| 39 | 39 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences |
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| 40 | 40 | | to the family and friends of Mr. Taylor. |
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| 41 | 41 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared |
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| 42 | 42 | | for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy. |
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