On the recordSeptember 16, 2020
Today, I rise to honor a terrific Tennessee leader, State Senator Dolores Gresham, who will be retiring from public service this year. My friend, Senator Dolores Gresham, has been a strong leader in west Tennessee for many years, and I have great respect for her strong career of service and her tireless leadership in education. Dolores Gresham has been highly influential in the political, social, and civic life in west Tennessee. Before she entered public service as an elected official, Senator Gresham proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel. A champion for education in Tennessee, Dolores Gresham presided over and led the Tennessee State Education Committee during a time of great improvement in academic achievement in the history of the Volunteer State. Senator Gresham has proved to everyone that citizens can make a difference by being involved in community service and by leading by example. Roberta and I wish her and her husband, Will, the best in their retirement. We appreciate her friendship, and we greatly appreciate her public service to the Volunteer State. Honoring Andy Holt for His Strong Service to West Tennessee
