Bill > HJR0559

This resolution honors Martha Shepard of Dickson County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her significant contributions to community service. The resolution highlights the broader context of volunteerism in Tennessee, noting that 1.3 million volunteers in the state contribute over 99 million hours of service annually, providing an economic value of $2.6 billion. The document emphasizes that volunteers like Shepard are essential to communities, fulfilling needs that would otherwise go unmet and embodying the spirit of giving. The Tennessee General Assembly formally acknowledges Shepard's exemplary commitment to helping others, praising her as a model citizen who epitomizes the "Volunteer State" spirit. The resolution not only congratulates her on her award but also wishes her continued success, and includes a provision for preparing an official copy of the resolution for presentation to Shepard.

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