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This concurrent resolution honors the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker of Knoxville, a highly respected sports journalist who dedicated over two decades to covering University of Tennessee (UT) athletics. The resolution highlights his career, which began as a student journalist for UT's student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, and evolved into a prominent role as a senior writer for 247Sports and a contributor to Knox News, as well as his work with WBIR-TV. It acknowledges his talent as an award-winning writer, his role as a trusted media voter for prestigious polls like the Heisman Trophy and the Associated Press Top 25, and his integrity, insight, and deep love for his community and family. The resolution expresses sympathy to his surviving family, including his wife, son, and unborn daughter, and recognizes his significant impact on how Tennessee fans understood their teams, leaving behind a legacy as an insightful storyteller and a man of integrity.

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