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SENATE RESOLUTION 1
By Lamar
SR0001
000726
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A RESOLUTION to recognize the ninetieth anniversary of the
partnership between the Tennessee Valley
Authority and Memphis Light, Gas and Water.
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created in 1933 as a federally
owned corporation to provide electricity generation, economic development, and environmental
stewardship for the Tennessee Valley region, including Memphis and Shelby County; and
WHEREAS, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), founded in 1939, became TVA's
largest local power company partner, working collaboratively to ensure reliable, affordable, and
sustainable energy for the citizens and businesses of Memphis; and
WHEREAS, for ninety years, the partnership between TVA and MLGW has been a
cornerstone of economic development and community advancement, providing energy solutions
that have fueled Memphis' growth into one of the most vibrant cities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, TVA has not only delivered affordable electricity to Memphis but also
invested in initiatives that prioritize workforce development, energy efficiency, and community
enrichment, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all residents; and
WHEREAS, this enduring collaboration has demonstrated exceptional resilience and
innovation, serving as a model for public-private partnerships and continuing to address the
evolving energy needs of the region; and
WHEREAS, as we celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of TVA's transformative
contributions to Memphis through its partnership with MLGW, we honor the legacy of service,
commitment, and collaboration that has defined this relationship; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we commemorate the ninetie th
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anniversary of the partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and Memphis Light, Gas
and Water, expressing our profound gratitude for their continued commitment to the people of
Memphis and Shelby County and encouraging all citizens to join in the celebration of this
historic milestone and the critical role the partnership has played in empowering the Memphis
and Shelby County community and thereby ensuring a sustainable future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.