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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 172
By Johnson
SJR0172
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Ann B. Lee of Franklin.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Ann B. Lee of Franklin; and
WHEREAS, Ann Lee was an exemplary citizen who worked assiduously to improve the
quality of life for her fellow citizens in numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, born in Memphis on July 10, 1933, Cynthia Ann Bartholomew Lee was the
youngest of the four children born to Byron and Cleo Bartholomew; and
WHEREAS, Ann Lee graduated from Central High School in Memphis and attended
Vanderbilt University, where she met her future husband, Wallace Lee; and
WHEREAS, after their marriage, the Lees lived in Georgia and Virginia while Mr. Lee
served in the United States Navy before the couple settled in Nashville, where he joined the
family business, Lee Company; and
WHEREAS, in 1964, the Lees moved to Williamson County to their cattle farm, Triple L
Ranch, where they raised five children and created a life for their family centered around their
love for each other and their children; and
WHEREAS, a devoted mother and active member of her community, she served as a
substitute teacher, a PTA officer, a Girl Scout leader, and a 4-H volunteer; she was once named
Williamson County's "mother of the year"; and
WHEREAS, on the family farm, Mrs. Lee helped in the fields and managed the financial
operation of Triple L Ranch; for many years, she could be found on most Saturdays at the Triple
L Ranch truck at the farmers market, selling beef and engaging customers; and
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WHEREAS, a gracious, sophisticated, and elegant woman, Ann Lee was genuine and
down to earth and deeply loved by all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, she was a longtime member of Woodmont Christian Church and, later in
life, played piano and worshiped at Fernvale Community Church; and
WHEREAS, she was also deeply devoted to her family, and she always endeavored to
remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lee is survived by her children, Cynthia Lee (Lisa Preston), Carol Lee
(Daniel) Fold, Governor Bill (Maria) Lee, Steven (Tina) Lee, and Abby Lee (John) Mitchell; her
grandchildren, Joshua Steele, Rachel Lee Wright, Eric Fold, Jessica Lee Stowell, Amanda Lee
Crossno, Justin Lee, Jacob Lee, Caleb Lee, Sarah Kate Lee Kavich, and Eli Lee; and twenty-
four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Wallace Leon Lee, and her siblings; and
WHEREAS, Ann Lee leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public
life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Ann B. Lee, reflecting
fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the examined life
with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mrs. Lee.
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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.