Bill > HJR0128

This resolution honors the memory of Lois Johnson Bates, a dedicated nurse and community volunteer from Benton, Tennessee. Born in 1925 in Georgia, Bates worked at Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corporation during World War II and later graduated from nursing school in 1962. She spent approximately forty years working as a nurse at various hospitals and healthcare centers, demonstrating exceptional care and commitment to her patients. Beyond her professional career, Bates was a devoted volunteer, working with The Empty Stocking Fund for over thirty years and participating in the Meals on Wheels Program. The resolution highlights her commitment to family, noting she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was married to her husband J.P. Bates for sixty-nine years. The document acknowledges her surviving family members, including her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters, and pays tribute to her legacy of integrity, compassion, and public service. The resolution formally honors her memory, expresses sympathy to her family, and ensures that an appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0128&ga=114