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This resolution honors R. Larry Smith of Knox County, Tennessee, for his decades of distinguished public service and professional achievements. The resolution highlights Smith's extensive career, which includes working with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, serving as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation from 2001 to 2004, and founding his own insurance agency in 1980. He has held numerous leadership roles, including president of the Knoxville Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Knox County Commissioner, and chairman of the Knox County Republican Party. The resolution also recognizes Smith's significant community involvement, including board memberships with organizations like the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, and Boy Scouts of America, where he has been actively involved for nearly 60 years. Throughout his career, Smith has received multiple professional and community awards, including the Silver Beaver Award, National Quality Award, and Service to Mankind Award. The resolution commends Smith for his commitment to public service, leadership, and embodying the spirit of a true Tennessean, while acknowledging the support of his wife Sharon and their family.

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