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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 403
By Pody
SJR0403
007023
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of David Roy Baldwin.
WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of David Roy Baldwin, a
painter, craftsman, religious leader, humble servant of God, and faithful friend; and
WHEREAS, born in Libertyville, Illinois, on October 6, 1953, to Roy Genus Baldwin and
Genevieve Visina Baldwin, David Baldwin was a skilled artist whose unique talent and
perspective allowed him to work professionally in the field, and in whatever endeavor he chose
to pursue, he carried it out with his characteristic precision and poise; and
WHEREAS, preeminently defined by his life of prayer and service to God, Mr. Baldwin
was a passionate disciple of Christ who dedicated his life to ministering to those in prisons and
nursing homes after his ordination at Regeneration Nations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baldwin was a prominent figure in local politics, chairing the Republican
Party in Trousdale County for twelve years and serving on the Trousdale County Election
Commission, and through his continuous efforts, he helped to flip the county to the Grand Ole
Party for the first time, consequently introducing meaningful change in legislation and election
integrity; and
WHEREAS, apart from his work in realms sacred and civic, he was a devoted babysitter
of his grandchildren, a disaster relief volunteer, and an event coordinator, roles that witnessed
both his expansive competency and his ever-present compassion; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baldwin enjoyed the refined leisure of outdoorsmanship, whether he
was hunting or fishing, and his special bond with his German Shepherd, Sarge, was a profound
treasure; and
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WHEREAS, in addition to his good work in ministry and beyond, Mr. Baldwin was wholly
devoted to his family and friends, and he is still cherished and remembered by his three sisters,
Carol (Jim), Judy, and Janet; his beloved wife of forty years, Cheryl Klein Baldwin; his children,
Ali (Bill) Koester, Elizabeth (Joseph) Combs, Nathan (Holly) Baldwin, Matthew (Lindsay)
Baldwin, Anna (John) Herd, Samuel (Katherine) Baldwin, Sarah Baldwin, Rebekah (Joseph)
McCall, Zechariah Baldwin, and Clara Baldwin; and his grandchildren, Jane, Ryland, Manning,
Joseph, Kielei, Paisley, Austin, Logan, Cassidy, Callum, Isla, Kinsley, Dolly, Jackson, and Blair;
and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Joseph Baldwin;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baldwin served his faith and his community with distinction for more
than seven decades, and he should be remembered for his many contributions and the example
he set for others; 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 David Roy Ba ldwin,
reflecting fondly upon his resolute service to God and humanity, and extend our sympathy and
condolences to his family and many friends.
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.