A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Keither "Dale" Hood.
Summary
House Resolution 69 is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Keither "Dale" Hood. The resolution recognizes him as a veteran of the United States Army who served in Vietnam, and describes him as a dedicated public servant and exemplary citizen who lived by values such as courage, duty, patriotism, honesty, and service to others. It also notes his influence on his children, grandchildren, community, and all who knew him.
The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives’ sorrow at Mr. Hood’s passing and its gratitude for his military service and sacrifice. It also extends condolences to his family and friends and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with the final clause omitted from the presented copy as is customary for such memorial resolutions.
Impact
HR0069 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic: it places the Tennessee House’s official recognition of Keither "Dale" Hood into the legislative record and serves as a public expression of respect for his service and condolences to his survivors. The resolution also broadly acknowledges the contributions of veterans.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The bill language is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Mr. Hood’s military service, civic character, and personal values, and there is no evidence of opposition, debate, or recorded votes in the provided materials. The absence of committee transcripts or vote history suggests it was treated as a noncontroversial memorial measure.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because this is a memorial resolution, the only substantive focus is on honoring Mr. Hood and recognizing veterans generally. No lawmakers, committees, or outside parties are shown to have raised objections, and no policy disagreements are reflected in the text or context.