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This resolution honors Susan Long, a distinguished professional in senior services who was named the 2025 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. The resolution highlights Long's extensive career spanning over four decades, during which she served in various leadership roles supporting older adults, including positions at Baptist Health System, Covenant Health, and as the third director of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Office on Aging. Her professional achievements include developing eight Senior Health Centers, creating comprehensive ancillary services for seniors, and leading multiple community programs that improved the lives of older adults. Beyond her professional work, Long has been actively involved in community service, serving on numerous boards and committees, including Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Second Harvest Food Bank, and her local church. The resolution specifically recognizes her innovative approach to senior services, her compassionate leadership, and her ongoing commitment to advocating for vulnerable older populations, emphasizing that her work has touched thousands of lives and left a lasting legacy of dignity and care. The Tennessee General Assembly formally acknowledges her contributions and extends best wishes for her continued success.

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