Bill > HJR0130

This resolution honors the memory of Major General Jackie Daniel Wood of Lexington, Tennessee, a distinguished military veteran and public servant who dedicated his life to serving his community and country. Born in 1940, Wood served in the United States Army as a sergeant in Vietnam, later joining the Tennessee Army National Guard in 1965 and eventually becoming the seventy-third Adjutant General of Tennessee in 1995. Throughout his career, he earned numerous military commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal, while also maintaining a thirty-plus-year civilian career with South Central Bell. The resolution highlights Wood's commitment to personal development, having graduated from Cumberland University and the Air University, and his deep connection to his hometown, being a fourth-generation resident of Henderson County. It also recognizes his strong family values, his religious devotion as a Baptist church member, and his passion for Tennessee history. The resolution ultimately seeks to commemorate Wood's legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication, expressing sympathy to his wife of sixty-two years, Janis, and his surviving children and grandchildren, while ensuring that his remarkable life and contributions are remembered and honored.

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