House Joint Resolution 552, sponsored by Representative Boyd, honors Dorothy Steffen as she prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday on October 6, 2025. Born in Cuba, Missouri, in 1925, Dorothy has lived a rich life marked by her roles as a homemaker, pastor's wife, and mother to four sons. Throughout her life, she and her husband, Reverend Lee Steffen, moved frequently due to his ministry, living in various states including Nebraska, Iowa, and Florida, before settling in Franklin, North Carolina. Following her husband's passing in 2008, Dorothy continued to live independently until a fall in 2023 led her to move to Tennessee to be with her son.

The resolution acknowledges Dorothy's deep connections to her family, which includes nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, and celebrates her enduring spirit and contributions to her community. It expresses the legislature's best wishes for her continued happiness and success as she reaches this significant milestone in her life. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.