Bill > SJR0371

This resolution honors Kathy Jones-Terry, who is retiring after serving nearly 30 years as the Hamblen County Chancery and Probate Court Clerk and Master, recognizing her significant professional contributions and public service. The resolution highlights her career trajectory, which included teaching English and journalism at Morristown-Hamblen West High School from 1982 to 1995 before becoming court clerk, and notes that she followed in her mother's professional footsteps by assuming the same court clerk role. During her tenure, she modernized court operations by creating a public website, transitioning to online tax sales, implementing e-filing, and establishing digital record storage. She also contributed to the State Court Clerks' Association of Tennessee by improving professional education courses and revising the clerks' manual. The resolution commends her for exemplifying Tennessee values of community service and dedication, and formally extends wishes for a happy retirement while arranging for an official commemorative copy of the resolution to be prepared for her.

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