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This resolution honors Teresa Cochran, a volunteer from Roane County, Tennessee, who received the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for her exceptional community service. The resolution highlights that Cochran has been a volunteer with the Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition (RCADC) for over three years, working alongside her service dog, Waylon, to visit schools across the county and support reformative summer camps for high-risk youth. The resolution provides context about Tennessee's volunteer landscape, noting that 1.3 million state volunteers contribute 99 million hours of community service annually, valued at $2.6 billion to the state's economy. By recognizing Cochran, the Tennessee General Assembly (the state legislature) aims to celebrate her commitment to volunteerism and her embodiment of the "Volunteer State" spirit. The resolution formally honors her outstanding community leadership, congratulates her on receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, while also directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to her.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0214&ga=114