Bill > SJR0716

This concurrent resolution honors the memory of Thomas Vandiver of Bolivar, a dedicated public servant and professional who passed away. The resolution highlights his life, noting his birth in 1954, his career as a teacher at Bolivar Central High School and Middleton High School after earning a Master of Education degree from the University of Memphis, and his work as a contractor. It also recognizes his community involvement as a member of the Bolivar Civitan Club and his six years of service in the Tennessee National Guard. The resolution further mentions his personal interests, including lighthouses, fishing, woodcraft, music, and spending time with his grandchildren, and emphasizes his deep devotion to his family. Finally, it expresses sympathy to his surviving wife, children, brothers, grandchildren, and dog, and acknowledges his legacy of integrity, compassion, and diligence, stating that the General Assembly pauses to remember his life.