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This resolution, a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly, honors Dewey V. Woody, Jr. upon his retirement after over forty years of dedicated public service. The resolution highlights his extensive career in various public safety roles, including law enforcement as a deputy and police officer, fire protection as a fire chief leading a large department, emergency management, arson investigation, and homeland security. It specifically commends his leadership during a devastating tornado in 2011, his transformation of the Bradley County Fire and Rescue Department into a highly professional unit, and his significant contributions to state-level agencies like the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The resolution acknowledges his commitment to protecting Tennesseans and extends best wishes for a fulfilling retirement to Mr. Woody, a devoted husband and father.