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This resolution honors W.J. Michael Cody, a distinguished Memphis attorney and public servant, recognizing his significant contributions to law, civil rights, and public service. Born in Memphis in 1936, Cody was a notable legal professional who served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and later as Tennessee's Attorney General and Reporter, and was instrumental in supporting civil rights efforts, including representing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers' strike. A military veteran who served in the Army Reserve, Cody was also a partner at Burch Porter & Johnson, a Memphis city council member, and co-authored a book on government ethics. He was deeply involved in legal and civic organizations, participated in numerous marathons, and was known for his integrity, fairness, and commitment to public service. The resolution celebrates his professional achievements, his role in civil rights history, and his personal qualities, expressing sympathy to his family and acknowledging his legacy as an exceptional public servant who made meaningful contributions to Tennessee and its citizens.

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