Tennessee HJR 1185: Memorials, Recognition - FTO Matthew McKeel, Maryville Police Department -

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1185
By Richey

HJR1185
015440
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend FTO Matthew McKeel of
the Maryville Police Department.

WHEREAS, our nation was conceived by individuals who were willing to sacrifice their
personal concerns to ensure the public's safety and welfare, and the Volunteer State is
especially proud to be the home of so many valiant men and women who have performed
above and beyond the call of duty in service of public safety; and
WHEREAS, thousands of Tennesseans have continued the time-honored tradition of
service in law enforcement, dedicating their time and efforts to aiding those in emergency
situations and apprehending those who have broken the law; and
WHEREAS, FTO Matthew McKeel of the Maryville Police Department is one such
courageous law enforcement professional, who has epitomized the highest ideals of public
service and contributed greatly to the safety of the citizens of Maryville and Blount County; and
WHEREAS, throughout his eight years of service as a member of the Maryville Police
Department, FTO McKeel has displayed the spirit and commitment to family and community that
are characteristic of a true Tennessean; and
WHEREAS, we find it appropriate to acknowledge and applaud FTO Matthew McKeel
for his dedication to law enforcement and the citizens of this State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor and commend FTO Matthew McKeel of the Maryville Police
Department for his meritorious service to the citizens of Maryville, Blount County, and the State
of Tennessee and extend to him our best wishes for every future success.

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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.