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This resolution honors Victoria Eady Butler, the first Black female master blender in the premium whiskey industry, who is associated with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in Tennessee. The resolution highlights Butler's significant achievements, including her family connection to pioneering distiller Nathan "Nearest" Green, her previous work as an analytical manager, and her transition to master blender after successfully creating an award-winning whiskey batch. It also acknowledges her current roles overseeing the Nearest Green Foundation and continuing to develop expertise in the whiskey industry. Butler, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and will be a keynote speaker at their Founders Day Celebration, is praised for embodying the spirit of Tennessee. The resolution formally recognizes her groundbreaking professional accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, while also providing for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation upon request.

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