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This resolution honors Mary Carol Perry, a volunteer from Crockett County, Tennessee, who has been awarded the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for her exceptional community service. The resolution highlights Perry's significant contributions, including her work with the Imagination Library, Chamber of Commerce, Crockett County Health Council, and her role as president of the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The document contextualizes her efforts within the broader landscape of volunteerism in Tennessee, noting that the state's 1.3 million volunteers contribute 99 million hours of community service annually, valued at $2.6 billion. By recognizing Perry, the Tennessee General Assembly (the state legislature) aims to celebrate her commitment to community service, particularly her dedication to supporting and caring for children in Crockett County. The resolution formally honors her achievements, congratulates her on receiving the Volunteer Stars Award, and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

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