Senate Joint Resolution 371, sponsored by Southerland, honors Kathy Jones-Terry for her dedicated service as the Hamblen County Chancery and Probate Court Clerk and Master, a position she has held since 1995. The resolution highlights her extensive background, including her previous work as a teacher and her role in modernizing the court's operations through the implementation of online services and digital record-keeping. Kathy's commitment to public service is further exemplified by her contributions to the State Court Clerks' Association of Tennessee, where she improved educational resources for clerks.

As Kathy Jones-Terry approaches her retirement, the resolution expresses the General Assembly's heartfelt wishes for her future endeavors and acknowledges her significant impact on the community and the respect she has earned from her colleagues and constituents. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of her nearly thirty years of service and dedication to the citizens of Hamblen County.