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This resolution honors Barbara Towns, a long-time resident of Cato, Tennessee, who received the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for her extensive community service. The resolution highlights Towns' remarkable contributions, noting that she worked as a registered nurse for over fifty years and continues to volunteer with numerous local organizations including the Trousdale County FCE Club, Farm Bureau Women's group, Trousdale County Fair, 4-H, and the Trousdale County School Board. Contextualizing her efforts within Tennessee's broader volunteerism landscape, the resolution references that the state has 1.3 million volunteers who contribute 99 million hours of community service annually, valued at $2.6 billion. Towns is specifically recognized for her dedication to serving seniors, providing transportation, supporting her local nursing facility, and participating in church activities. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, formally acknowledges Towns as a model citizen who embodies the spirit of the "Volunteer State" and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, while also directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to her.

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