Bill > HJR0481

This resolution honors the memory of Robert Earl "Bobby" Duke, a lifelong resident of Dickson, Tennessee, who was known for his strong faith, family values, and community involvement. The resolution highlights Duke's professional life as a community butcher, farmer, and factory manager, as well as his commitment to community beautification, for which he won numerous awards by maintaining meticulously landscaped public spaces. He was an active member of two churches and served as president of the Rock Church Cemetery Association, demonstrating his dedication to his faith and community. The resolution celebrates Duke's family legacy, noting his nearly 65-year marriage to Wilma Maxine Woodard Duke and his surviving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also acknowledges his integrity, compassion, and diligence in both his public and private life. The document formally expresses sympathy to his family and seeks to memorialize Duke's contributions to his community, reflecting the Tennessee General Assembly's desire to recognize and remember exceptional local citizens who embody important civic and personal virtues.

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