HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 310 by Representatives Powers, Pody, Casada, Akbari, Armstrong, Bailey, Harry Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Calfee

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 310 by Representatives Powers, Pody, Casada, Akbari, Armstrong, Bailey, Harry Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Calfee HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 310 By Representatives Powers, Pody, Casada, Akbari, Armstrong, Bailey, Harry Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Calfee, Camper, Dale Carr, Joe Carr, Coley, Cooper, Dean, John DeBerry, Dennis, Doss, Dunn, Durham, Eldridge, Evans, Farmer, Favors, Fitzhugh, Floyd, Forgety, Gilmore, Goins, Halford, Hall, Hardaway, Harrison, Hawk, Haynes, Matthew Hill, Timothy Hill, Holt, Jernigan, Curtis Johnson, Gloria Johnson, Jones, Kane, Keisling, Lamberth, Littleton, Lollar, Love, Lundberg, Lynn, Marsh, Matheny, McCormick, McDaniel, McManus, Miller, Mitchell, Moody, Odom, Parkinson, Pitts, Powell, Powers, Ramsey, Rich, Roach, Rogers, Sanderson, Sargent, Sexton, Shaw, Shepard, Sparks, Spivey, Stewart, Swann, Tidwell, Todd, Towns, Travis, Johnnie Turner, Mike Turner, Van Huss, Weaver, Dawn White, Mark White, Kent Williams, Ryan Williams, Windle, Wirgau, and Madam Speaker Harwell A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Bobbie W. Ragan. WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Bobbie W. Ragan; and WHEREAS, the mother of our esteemed colleague, Representative John Ragan, Bobbie W. Ragan was an exemplary citizen who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in numerous capacities; and WHEREAS, Bobbie W. Ragan was deeply devoted to her family, and she always endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and WHEREAS, Bobbie Ragan leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen endeavors; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that this General Assembly should pause to remember the bountiful life of this loving mother and human being; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor the memory of Bobbie W. Ragan, reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences to our colleague, Representative John Ragan, and the family of Mrs. Ragan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 310 ADOPTED: April17, 2014 ~~ BETH HARWELL, SPEAKER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .
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