Senate Joint Resolution 7116, sponsored by Southerland, honors Police Chief Randy Brackins of the Gatlinburg Police Department on the occasion of his retirement. Chief Brackins has dedicated forty-nine years to law enforcement, with nineteen of those years served as the chief of the Gatlinburg Police Department. His commitment to preserving law and order and protecting the community has earned him respect and admiration from both his colleagues and the citizens he served.

The resolution recognizes Chief Brackins for his professionalism, integrity, and the values he exemplified throughout his career, which reflect the spirit of Tennessee. The General Assembly commends him for his distinguished service and wishes him success in his future endeavors following his retirement. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation.