Bill > HJR1563

This concurrent resolution honors and commends M. Kevin Knowles upon his retirement as Director of the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries, recognizing his over four decades of dedication to cemetery and funeral service, and specifically his leadership since 2016 in overseeing multiple facilities, ensuring dignified interments for veterans, and managing numerous applications and annual burials in compliance with national standards. The resolution highlights his exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment, noting that under his direction, the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries received the prestigious National Cemetery Administration's Operational Excellence Award in 2023, and acknowledges his extensive experience, professional development, community involvement, and personal support system, extending best wishes for a happy retirement.