Bill > HJR0330

This resolution honors the memory of Dr. Larry L. Gilmore, a Baptist pastor and community leader from Gallatin, Tennessee, who dedicated his life to ministry and public service. Born in 1948 in Evansville, Indiana, Dr. Gilmore was an educated religious professional who graduated from Georgetown College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, ultimately earning a Doctor of Ministry degree. Throughout his career, he pastored churches in multiple states, founded College Heights Baptist Church in 1976, established College Heights Christian Academy in 1986, and served as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and State Director of Evangelism. Even in retirement, he continued serving as an interim pastor, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to his faith. The resolution highlights Dr. Gilmore's deep devotion to his family, particularly his wife Linda Kay Harris Gilmore, whom he married in 1969, and celebrates his legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to serving God and his community. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly aims to commemorate Dr. Gilmore's significant contributions and express condolences to his family and friends.

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