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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, celebrates George Washington's birthday on February 22nd, recognizing his significant contributions as the "Father of our Country." It highlights his leadership as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army without pay, his establishment of civilian rule by relinquishing his military commission, his role in chairing the Constitutional Convention and signing the U.S. Constitution, and his unanimous election as the first President. The resolution also acknowledges his promotion of religious freedom, his voluntary peaceful transfer of power after his presidency, and his posthumous freeing of his slaves as a rejection of that institution. Furthermore, it notes the educational outreach of his Mount Vernon home to Tennessee teachers. The resolution formally calls for the annual celebration of his birthday and outlines procedures for presenting a copy of the resolution.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0569&ga=114