Bill > SR0436

This resolution, passed by the Senate of the 114th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, honors the life and legacy of Fred Walton of Kingsport, a celebrated former head football coach for Dobyns-Bennett High School. The resolution acknowledges his distinguished career as a coach, during which his teams consistently performed well, never had a losing season, and achieved numerous accolades, including multiple conference titles and playoff appearances, making him the winningest coach in school history at the time. Beyond his coaching, Walton was also a star athlete himself, an educator who held various leadership roles in Kingsport City Schools, and a dedicated community member involved in organizations like the Kingsport Boys Club Hall of Fame and the Dobyns-Bennett Alumni Association. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and fondly remembers his integrity, compassion, and dedication.