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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 344
By Seal
SJR0344
006592
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ruth Kiser Cooke on the
occasion of her retirement as the Union County
Republican Party Lady Vice Chair.
WHEREAS, we are pleased to honor those citizens who, through their extraordinary
efforts, have distinguished themselves as community leaders of whom we can all be proud; and
WHEREAS, one such noteworthy person is Ruth Kiser Cooke, who has served with
distinction as Lady Vice Chair of the Union County Republican Party and recently took her
much-deserved retirement, bringing to a close her illustrious tenure as a leader of that august
body; and
WHEREAS, investing her time in fostering the common good for thirty-five years, Ms.
Cooke has forever marked the Union County Republican Party with her indefatigable labors and
consistent excellence; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke truly embodies the Republican principles of social, fiscal, and
governmental conservatism through her dedication of time, leadership abilities, efforts, and
resources; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Cooke epitomizes the spirit and commitment that are characteristic of
a true Tennessean, and she has distinguished herself as a public-spirited citizen of the highest
order and an exceptional asset to her community; and
WHEREAS, we find it fitting to acknowledge and applaud Ms. Cooke for her many
contributions to the good people of Tennessee, her unwavering commitment to others, and her
astute leadership in the Union County Republican Party; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
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REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we commend and honor Ruth Kiser Cooke,
outgoing Lady Vice Chair of the Union County Republican Party, extending our best wishes to
her for continued success in all her future endeavors.
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.