Bill > HJR0088

This resolution honors the memory of Dr. Harold Willoughby Jordan, a pioneering Black physician and public servant who made significant contributions to mental health in Tennessee. Dr. Jordan was the first Black commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health, the first Black physician and resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and a longtime professor and administrator at Meharry Medical College. The resolution highlights his remarkable life journey, including his education at Morehouse College and Meharry Medical College, his professional achievements in psychiatry, and his extensive community involvement with numerous professional and civic organizations. It recognizes his groundbreaking work in mental health, including achieving accreditation for all state mental health facilities, and notes his deep commitment to family, faith, and social justice. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family, including his wife of 62 years, Geraldine, and his children, and celebrates Dr. Jordan's legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to improving the lives of his fellow citizens. The document serves as an official commemoration of Dr. Jordan's life and contributions by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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