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This resolution honors Thomas Allen "T.A." Bryan, Sr., a prominent Tennessee businessman, philanthropist, and community leader, by recognizing his extensive contributions to his local community and the state. Born in 1935 in Shop Springs, Bryan built a successful career in the insurance industry, becoming a Chartered Life Underwriter, and was an active community member who founded significant charitable organizations like the Faith Rescue Mission and Cedarcroft Home, a state-licensed nonprofit shelter that currently houses 150 men and is the largest facility of its type in Tennessee. Throughout his life, Bryan has been deeply involved in local politics, church leadership, and community service, serving as a deacon at First Baptist Church for over 36 years, participating in Gideons International, and supporting various local causes. The resolution highlights his diverse life experiences, from milking cows to serving on bank and hospital boards, and celebrates his long-standing marriage to his wife Jean, with whom he has three sons, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Ultimately, the resolution commends Bryan as an exemplary Tennessean who has dedicated his life to serving others and embodying the spirit of community commitment.

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