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This resolution honors Ryder Ward, a volunteer from Lewis County, Tennessee, for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of volunteers in Tennessee, noting that 1.3 million volunteers annually provide 99 million hours of community service, contributing $2.6 billion to the state's economy. By recognizing Ward, the resolution emphasizes the importance of volunteerism and community service, describing volunteers as the "backbone of our communities" who fulfill unmet needs. The Tennessee General Assembly (the state legislature) formally acknowledges Ward's commitment to helping others and commends him as a model citizen who embodies the spirit of the "Volunteer State" (Tennessee's nickname). The resolution officially honors Ward, congratulates him on receiving the award, and extends best wishes for his future success. Additionally, the resolution includes a provision for preparing an official copy of the document for presentation to Ward.

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