Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0425 Compare Versions

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4	4	SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 425
5	5	By Massey
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8	8	SJR0425
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor Greg O'Connor, 2025 Community
13	13	Volunteer recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr.
14	14	Award for Senior Advocacy.
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16	16	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should salute those
17	17	citizens who, through their extraordinary efforts, have distinguished themselves as community
18	18	leaders of whom we can all be proud; and
19	19	WHEREAS, one such individual is Greg O'Connor of Knoxville, who was recently named
20	20	the 2025 Community Volunteer recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy;
21	21	and
22	22	WHEREAS, the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy was created to honor
23	23	those who steadfastly work to improve the lives of seniors in the Knoxville community, as the
24	24	award's namesake did throughout his career; recipients are professionals and community
25	25	members who have been nominated in recognition of their tireless efforts on behalf of seniors;
26	26	and
27	27	WHEREAS, Greg O'Connor has made a significant impact on the Knoxville community
28	28	over the years; although he practiced law for fifty-one years, his influence goes well beyond the
29	29	legal field, reaching into the lives of countless individuals through his work with local
30	30	organizations and charitable causes; and
31	31	WHEREAS, for twenty-five years, Greg O'Connor was an active and influential figure at
32	32	the John T. O'Connor Senior Center, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors,
33	33	and he served on the board of the center for much of that time; and
34	34	WHEREAS, as chairman of the board, a position he held on six separate occasions, Mr.
35	35	O'Connor provided steady leadership that helped ensure the success and sustainability of the
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40	40	center's programs; he worked tirelessly on organizing two key annual fundraisers, the O'Connor
41	41	Open golf tournament and the Pancake Breakfast, both of which have become beloved events
42	42	in Knoxville; and
43	43	WHEREAS, in the faith community, Mr. O'Connor played a pivotal role in Immaculate
44	44	Conception Church's Fish Program, which provides food and support to those in need; his
45	45	service to the program as a hands-on leader was a direct reflection of his belief in helping others
46	46	and his strong sense of social responsibility; and
47	47	WHEREAS, Mr. O'Connor devoted considerable time and energy to Family Promise, an
48	48	organization that helps families experiencing homelessness, and Justice Knox, which seeks to
49	49	address racial injustice and inequality in the Knoxville area; and
50	50	WHEREAS, his involvement in these organizations speaks volumes about his
51	51	commitment to making Knoxville a better place for everyone, particularly those who are most
52	52	vulnerable; and
53	53	WHEREAS, Greg O'Connor's lifelong dedication to service is a testament to the impact
54	54	one person can have on a community; he has left an indelible mark on Knoxville by acting on
55	55	his steadfast belief in the power of giving back; and
56	56	WHEREAS, as Knoxville continues to grow and evolve, the foundation that Mr. O'Connor
57	57	has helped build will remain a guiding light for future generations; his legacy exemplifies his
58	58	deeply rooted desire to make the world a better place; and
59	59	WHEREAS, Greg O'Connor is most worthy of our approbation on this special occasion;
60	60	now, therefore,
61	61	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
62	62	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNE SSEE, THE HOUSE OF
63	63	REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Greg O'Connor, 2025
64	64	Community Volunteer recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, extending
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69	69	our best wishes for his continued success as he compassionately and devotedly serves God
70	70	and humanity.
71	71	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
72	72	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
73	73	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
74	74	without House or Senate designation.
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