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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 404
By Pody
SJR0404
006991
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend David Hale for his
meritorious service to the State of Tennessee.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
specially recognize those estimable public servants who have dedicated themselves to
improving the quality of life for their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, David Hale is one such estimable person, who evinces the greatest integrity
and probity in all his chosen endeavors; and
WHEREAS, a 1974 graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy, Mr. Hale initially
served Wilson County Civil Defense, now Wilson County Emergency Management (WEMA), as
a volunteer before joining the team as a permanent staff member; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with WEMA, David Hale was an instructor for the fire
academy and was afforded opportunities to participate in a variety of emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hale rose through the ranks at WEMA, and in 1982, he was promoted
to deputy director; in 1993, he became the director of WEMA, in which position he served with
distinction until his retirement in 1999; and
WHEREAS, a respected and trusted leader, Mr. Hale returned to work in 2001 as a
judicial magistrate for Wilson County, serving his community with acumen and alacrity before
taking his much-deserved retirement from that role in May 2017; and
WHEREAS, a gentleman of many talents and interests, David Hale founded his DJ
company, HAWK Specialty Services, alongside his best friend, Sondra Winfree, in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the pair started off with two speakers and an amplifier purchased from a
pawn shop, and now, HAWK Specialty Services can be found from St. Louis, Missouri, to
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Tampa, Florida, providing DJ services, live sound for fairs and festivals, casino entertainment,
and sound for professional events, among many additional services; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished member of his community and his profession, Mr. Hale
served the board of directors of Wilson County Promotions, or the Wilson County Fair, and as
chairperson of the Independent Midway Committee; and
WHEREAS, he is also a member of the State of Tennessee Ride Safety Board, the
Tennessee Association of Fairs, the Independent International Showman's Association, the St.
Louis Showman's Association, the International Bluegrass Music Association, the Mt. Juliet
Chamber of Commerce, and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, among
numerous other boards and organizations; and
WHEREAS, his professional accomplishments aside, Mr. Hale is most grateful for the
love and support of his wife, Lanah; and
WHEREAS, the success of the State of Tennessee, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of our society depend, in great measure, on the dedication of people such
as Mr. Hale, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, David Hale is wholly committed to the noble precepts of public service that
have earned Tennessee recognition as the Volunteer State, and he should be specially
recognized; 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 and commend David Hale for his indelible
contributions to Wilson County and the State of Tennessee and extend to him our best wishes
for much continued success and happiness.
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
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the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.