Tennessee HJR 390: Memorials, Public Service - Meri Kaftan -

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 390
By Warner

HJR0390
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A RESOLUTION to honor Meri M. Kaftan for her exemplary
service to the Tennessee General Assembly.

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that we should honor those valuable legislative employees
who have performed with unwavering devotion and enthusiasm throughout their tenure with the
General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, Meri M. Kaftan, executive secretary for Representative Todd Warner, is one
such estimable professional, who has been employed by the General Assembly since
December 2021; and
WHEREAS, Meri M. Kaftan is now departing the legislative complex to return to
California and pursue a new opportunity as an employee with the California State Senate,
having previously served as a legislative assistant in the California State Assembly; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Ms. Kaftan holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from that august institution and earned a
certificate as a freight broker/agent from Sonoma State University; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the staff of the General Assembly, Ms. Kaftan served as a
correctional officer at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center; her work history in California
includes tenures with AutoNation Honda of Roseville, Wells Fargo Sacramento, and Meridian
Pacific Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, Meri Kaftan has demonstrated the utmost professionalism, ability, and
integrity, winning the unbridled respect and admiration of her colleagues and the members of
the General Assembly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE

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CONCURRING, that we honor and commend Meri M. Kaftan upon her exemplary service to the
Tennessee General Assembly and wish her all the best in her new endeavor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.