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This resolution recognizes Earlene Teaster, the city manager of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, who is retiring after an extraordinary 44-year career in public service. The resolution highlights her groundbreaking achievements, including being the first woman to serve as a city manager in Tennessee and the state's longest-serving city manager. Throughout her tenure, Teaster played a pivotal role in transforming Pigeon Forge's economic landscape, supporting tourism by helping establish major attractions like Dollywood and the LeConte Center, and developing the city's mass transit system. She guided the city through significant challenges, including the 2016 wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped Pigeon Forge achieve over $1 billion in annual revenue for eleven consecutive years. The resolution also acknowledges her numerous professional awards, community involvement, and personal dedication, noting her service to local schools, her membership in professional associations, and her role as a supportive family member. The Tennessee General Assembly formally honors Teaster's contributions and wishes her a happy retirement, symbolizing deep appreciation for her decades of public service and remarkable leadership.

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