House Joint Resolution 550, sponsored by Darby, honors Melinda Poteet Goode for her nearly forty-one years of dedicated service with the Northwest Tennessee Development District and Human Resource Agency. As she prepares for her retirement on June 30, 2025, the resolution acknowledges her significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life for over 250,000 citizens in Northwest Tennessee. Mrs. Goode has held various roles throughout her career, most recently serving as the executive director of both agencies since November 2020. Her educational background includes degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin and Bethel University, and she has participated in several prestigious leadership programs.

The resolution highlights Mrs. Goode's extensive involvement in public service, including her roles on the boards of the Tennessee Development District Association and the Tennessee Association of Human Resource Agencies, as well as her contributions to the Workforce Investment Board and the Weakley County Board of Education. It also notes her personal life, including her family and her commitment to community service through mission trips. The General Assembly expresses its heartfelt wishes for her retirement and gratitude for her exemplary service, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.