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This resolution, a formal expression of sentiment from the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, honors Dr. Randy Wykoff, the founding dean of East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health, as he retires in May 2026. The resolution highlights Dr. Wykoff's distinguished career, noting his extensive medical and public health qualifications, including multiple degrees from Tulane University and board certifications in pediatrics, preventive medicine, and tropical medicine. It also recognizes his significant contributions prior to academia, such as his work with Project HOPE and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he received the Surgeon General's Medallion, the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Public Health Service. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges his research published in prestigious medical journals, his induction into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame, his co-editing of the award-winning book "Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity," and his embodiment of Tennessean values, all of which have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, students, and the state. The resolution concludes by extending heartfelt wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement to Dr. Wykoff.

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