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This resolution honors the memory of Jeffery Alan Hartline, a dedicated public servant from Lebanon, Tennessee, who lived a life of commitment to his community, faith, and family. Born in Rome, Georgia in 1955, Hartline was a well-educated individual with degrees in biblical and religious studies from Freed-Hardeman University and Lipscomb University, who served in numerous roles within his church communities, including as a worship leader, teacher, and elder. He was actively involved in local politics, working with organizations like the Wilson County GOP and Tennessee Firearms Association, and was also a baseball coach who helped create the first Homeschool World Series in 2000. The resolution highlights his deep devotion to his family, with whom he shared a strong bond, including his wife Melodie Lynn Hopkins, with whom he had three children and eleven grandchildren. The Tennessee General Assembly's resolution commemorates Hartline's legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication, expressing sympathy to his family and recognizing his significant contributions to his community and state.