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This concurrent resolution honors the memory of Patricia Lee Newton of Nashville, recognizing her as an exemplary public servant and professional who dedicated her life to improving the quality of life for others. The resolution details her upbringing, education, and her significant career in public service, particularly her work with the State of Tennessee. It highlights her role as a trailblazer for women in the legal profession, her involvement in the transition to TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program), and her various leadership positions within state departments, including the Department of Health, Department of Children's Services, Department of Finance and Administration, and Department of Commerce and Insurance. The resolution also acknowledges her devotion to her family, her marriage to David H. Lillard, Jr., and expresses sympathy to her surviving family members, celebrating her legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication.

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