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This resolution honors the individuals, organizations, and agencies that came to the aid of citizens during a catastrophic flood in East Tennessee on September 27, 2024. The flood devastated twelve counties, causing extensive damage and resulting in seventeen confirmed fatalities. The resolution specifically commends first responders, firefighters, healthcare personnel, law enforcement officers, missionary groups, churches, animal rescue groups, local, state, and federal agencies, and individual citizens who selflessly helped their neighbors during the disaster. Multiple state departments were involved in recovery efforts, including the Departments of Commerce and Insurance, Environment and Conservation, Health, and others. The resolution emphasizes the remarkable humanitarian response, highlighting how people came together without hesitation to rescue and support those in need, embodying the spirit of the "Volunteer State." It extends deep appreciation to the "unsung heroes" who risked their own safety to help others during this time of crisis, and includes provisions for preparing an official copy of the resolution for presentation.