Bill > SJR0438

This resolution honors Chief Dale Phipps of the Kingsport Police Department upon his retirement after nearly thirty-seven years of distinguished public service. The resolution highlights Phipps' extensive law enforcement career, which began in 1988 after serving in the United States Air Force and included roles in patrol, Professional Standards Unit, vice/narcotics investigations, and SWAT, ultimately culminating in his appointment as the fifteenth Chief of Police for the City of Kingsport in March 2021. The document emphasizes Phipps' professionalism, integrity, and commitment to serving his community, noting his ability to adapt to changes in law enforcement technology and training throughout his career. The resolution also acknowledges his personal life, mentioning his forty-year marriage to Jennifer and his eight grandchildren, and praises him as an exemplary Tennessean who has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the citizens of Kingsport. The General Assembly of Tennessee formally commends Chief Phipps for his service and wishes him continued success and happiness in retirement, with a provision to prepare an official copy of the resolution for presentation.

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