Tennessee HJR 728: Memorials, Recognition - Carol Hickman, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 728
By Farmer

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Carol Hickman on her
receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should specially
recognize those estimable citizens who have dedicated their time and energies to helping
others; and
WHEREAS, each year, 1.6 million Tennessee volunteers give over 137 million hours of
community service, contributing $3.3 billion to Tennessee's economy; and
WHEREAS, these volunteers are the backbone of our communities, and by donating
their time and talents to fulfill needs that would otherwise go unmet, they embody the spirit of
giving; and
WHEREAS, Carol Hickman of Sevierville is one such exemplary person, who is a
recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award in recognition of her laudable commitment to
her community; and
WHEREAS, Carol Hickman is a model citizen; her commitment to helping others through
volunteerism epitomizes the spirit of the Volunteer State, and she should be specially
recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor Carol Hickman for her outstanding community leadership,
congratulate her as an esteemed recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, and extend
to her our best wishes for every future success.
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

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the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.