Bill > SJR0408

This joint resolution recognizes Lieutenant Colonel Dean Keck, a U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) veteran, on the occasion of his retirement as a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) instructor. The resolution highlights Keck's distinguished 30-year military career, which included service in Iraq and Afghanistan, rising through military ranks from Private First Class to Lieutenant Colonel, and multiple deployments with Marine and Army units. After retiring from the Marines in 2014, Keck earned a degree in network systems administration and became a JROTC instructor, working at Fulton High School for seven years, Union County High School for two years, and most recently at West High School. The resolution celebrates his professional accomplishments, his contributions to military education, and his commitment to serving his community. It honors Keck's dedication, professionalism, and integrity, and extends best wishes for his future retirement, while also acknowledging the support of his wife Kathy during his career. The resolution formally commends Keck for his decades of service to both the U.S. Marine Corps and the State of Tennessee.

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