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This concurrent resolution honors Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland upon his retirement, recognizing his fifteen years of dedicated public service to the State of Tennessee. The resolution highlights his distinguished career, including his education from Georgetown College and the University of Kentucky College of Law, his prior service as an Assistant Attorney General in Kentucky, and his various roles within the Tennessee Attorney General's office, such as in the Criminal Appeals Division and the Civil Law Section. It commends his exceptional legal skills, leadership, and his commitment to developing other attorneys, while also noting his respectful demeanor, his prioritization of the state's interests, and his crucial work in defending convictions, safeguarding victims' rights, investigating public corruption, and upholding laws passed by elected representatives. The resolution acknowledges his receipt of the 2023 William M. Leech Jr. Award and expresses that while his position can be filled, his contributions are irreplaceable, extending best wishes for his retirement.