Bill > HJR0546

This resolution honors Alvin Murphy, a Unicoi County resident who received the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, for his exceptional community service during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The resolution highlights Murphy's significant voluntary contributions, noting that he took time off from his work as an orthopedic physician assistant to coordinate emergency services at Southside Baptist Church, helping community members rebuild and restore their lives. The resolution provides context about Tennessee's volunteerism, mentioning that 1.3 million state volunteers contribute 99 million hours of community service annually, valued at $2.6 billion to the state's economy. By recognizing Murphy's leadership and compassion, the resolution celebrates his embodiment of the "Volunteer State" spirit and formally commends him for his outstanding community service. The document also includes a provision for preparing an official copy of the resolution for presentation, with specific instructions about how the document should be formatted when requested.