Bill > HJR7012

This Joint Resolution formally honors and commends Reverend Dwayne Dickson, his wife Beth Dickson, and the members of the First Christian Church in Mountain City, Tennessee, for their extensive relief and rebuilding efforts following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene, a devastating tropical cyclone that struck Johnson County on September 27, 2024. Providing context on the severe destruction left by the storm—which damaged homes, disrupted infrastructure, and created long-term recovery challenges—the measure recognizes how the church acted as a central hub to coordinate international and domestic volunteer teams from places as far away as Oregon, Utah, and Canada. Under the leadership of the Dicksons, the congregation repaired dozens of homes and constructed brand-new residences for displaced families, serving as an vital pillar of support while the community works toward recovery and symbolizing the resilience and volunteer spirit of the State of Tennessee.