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This resolution, a formal expression of sentiment from the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, honors the memory of Russell LeRoy Pickett, a World War II veteran. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by individuals like Mr. Pickett to secure freedom and highlights the pride of Tennessee in its valiant service members. Specifically, it recognizes Mr. Pickett's bravery as one of the first to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and notes that he was among the last survivors of that historically significant group at the time of his passing in 2020. The resolution marks the dedication of a State historical marker in his honor at the Veterans Park in Soddy-Daisy on May 2, 2026, serving as a testament to his legacy and shared history, and directs that copies of the resolution be prepared for presentation.