House Joint Resolution 661, sponsored by Doggett, honors the late Bertha Mae Dees Faulkner, who has been posthumously awarded the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for her exceptional dedication to community service. The resolution highlights the significant impact of volunteers in Tennessee, noting that 1.3 million individuals contribute over 99 million hours of service annually, which equates to $2.6 billion for the state's economy. Bertha Mae Dees Faulkner, a resident of Lawrence County, exemplified this spirit of giving through her extensive volunteer work, particularly with the South Central Human Resource Agency's Head Start Program and as a mentor in the Foster Grandparent Program at New Prospect Elementary School.

Known affectionately as "Ma Bert," Faulkner dedicated nearly two decades to mentoring and tutoring over 370 first-grade students, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and service. The resolution reflects on her commitment to helping others and recognizes her as a model citizen whose actions embody the essence of the Volunteer State. The General Assembly expresses its gratitude for her contributions and honors her memory through this resolution.