Senate Resolution 7006, sponsored by Pody, honors Police Chief James Hambrick of the Mt. Juliet Police Department as he prepares for his retirement on December 15, 2023, after a distinguished twenty-eight-year career. Chief Hambrick, a veteran of the United States Navy and a resident of Mt. Juliet since 1995, began his service in the department as a dispatcher and reserve officer before rising to the position of Chief of Police in 2012. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in community engagement initiatives, such as the "Coffee With a Cop" program, and has earned the respect and admiration of both his colleagues and the citizens he served.

The resolution acknowledges Chief Hambrick's dedication to law enforcement, his professionalism, and his commitment to the community, reflecting the values of a true Tennessean. It also highlights his personal life, including his role as a pastor and his family, which includes his wife, Denise, their five children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The Senate extends its best wishes to Chief Hambrick for continued success and happiness in his retirement, recognizing his significant contributions to the Mt. Juliet Police Department and the community at large.