Bill > SJR1048

This joint resolution, passed by both the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, honors the memory of Carmon Thomas Hooper III of Brownsville, recognizing him as an exemplary public servant and professional who dedicated his life to improving his community. The resolution details his distinguished career, including his service in the United States Air Force during the Cold War, his extensive legal practice as a respected "country lawyer" in Haywood County, and his significant contributions to public service through his roles in the Tennessee House of Representatives, the Haywood County Commission, and as County Attorney. It also highlights his leadership in local business, co-founding First Federal Savings and Loan and serving as Chairman of First State Bank, as well as his deep commitment to his community through his involvement with the Rotary Club and as an Eagle Scout leader. The resolution further acknowledges his personal life, celebrating his sixty-three-year marriage to Martha Graham Myatt, their five children, and his enduring legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication, while also extending condolences to his surviving family.

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