RESOLUTION NO. 25-28

Requesting the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to designate a section of Highway 100 West in Hickman County, Tennessee as the Constable Wayne A. Qualls Memorial Highway

WHEREAS, a certain section of State Highway 100 West lies within Hickman County, Tennessee, specifically located in Pleasantville between Stoltz Rd and Cane Creek Rd; and

WHEREAS, Wayne A. Qualls was a respected citizen of Hickman County, and it is the desire of the community and this legislative body to honor his memory and lasting contributions to our county, country, and Pleasantville Community; and

WHEREAS, Wayne A. Qualls served as a Hickman County Deputy and long time Constable for District 7 with outstanding integrity and unyielding honor; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Legislative Body is desirous of petitioning the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to designate such section of highway as noted, and will pass such resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of its members;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the county legislative body of Hickman County, meeting this 25th day of August, 2025, that:

SECTION 1. We hereby encourage our representatives to the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, namely Senator Kerry Roberts and Representative Jody Barrett, to draft, sponsor and work for passage of legislation to designate the aforementioned section of Highway 100 West in Hickman County, described as in the Pleasantville community between Stoltz Rd. and Cane Creek Rd, the "CONSTABLE WAYNE A. QUALLS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

SECTION 2. Said legislation should also direct the Tennessee Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers or signs at appropriate locations along the designated section of highway at such time as may be suitable or feasible following the passage of the relevant state legislation.

SECTION 3. The Hickman County Mayor is hereby directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to the aforementioned representatives to the Tennessee General Assembly at their offices in Nashville, Tennessee.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, the welfare of the citizens of Hickman County requiring it.

Sponsors: Ricky Murray; Clay Chessor, District 7

Commission action: 10 Aye, 0 Nay, 0 Pass, 4 Absent — Adopted this 25th day of August, 2025.