Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0310 Compare Versions

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4	4	SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 310
5	5	By Walley
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8	8	SJR0310
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Edward Gaylon Herron
13	13	of Brownsville.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
16	16	the passing of Edward Gaylon Herron of Brownsville; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Mr. Herron was an exemplary gentleman and consummate professional
18	18	who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous
19	19	capacities; and
20	20	WHEREAS, born in Haywood County on April 15, 1958, to Danny Joe Herron and Peggy
21	21	Jean Taylor Herron, Mr. Herron served his community for over forty years with his farming and
22	22	trucking operation; and
23	23	WHEREAS, wishing to aid his fellow citizens in an even greater capacity, Mr. Herron
24	24	was a faithful board member and volunteer firefighter at the Belle Eagle District 7 Fire
25	25	Department, where his efforts maintained the safety and security of his neighbors, and while he
26	26	could, he annually volunteered his time and talent at the Brownsville Tractor Pull; and
27	27	WHEREAS, a man of refined leisure, Mr. Herron was an accomplished outdoorsman
28	28	who relished duck hunting with his uncle, the late Jerry Alan Taylor, and he had a passion for
29	29	football, listening to Haywood High School Tomcat football every Friday; and
30	30	WHEREAS, Mr. Herron married his beloved wife, Patricia, in 1979; their union was
31	31	blessed with two daughters, and the Herrons enjoyed a bucolic existence in the Bethel
32	32	community, often vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Mr. Herron was a family man of unmatched quality, and whether he was
34	34	cultivating a garden with his mother or supporting his daughters' athletic endeavors, he always
35	35	did his utmost to ensure that his tender devotion was apparent; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, preceded in death by his father, Mr. Herron is survived by his mother,
41	41	Peggy Jean Herron; his brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Wade (Doris) Herron; his wife, Patricia
42	42	Harmon Herron; his two daughters, Emily Herron (Patrick) Littlejohn and Maggie Anne Herron
43	43	(James Harris); his dear friend, Tracy Young; a multitude of nieces; two nephews; a great-niece;
44	44	many great-nephews; and his kidney donor, Elisha Poole (Jeremy) Channell, whose gift
45	45	provided Mr. Herron over twenty more years of cherished life; and
46	46	WHEREAS, Mr. Herron leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
47	47	public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen
48	48	endeavors; and
49	49	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
50	50	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
51	51	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
52	52	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
53	53	REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Edward Gaylon Herron,
54	54	reflecting fondly upon his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the
55	55	examined life with courage and conviction.
56	56	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
57	57	to the family of Mr. Herron.
58	58	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
59	59	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
60	60	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
61	61	without House or Senate designation.