House Joint Resolution 663 recognizes Kenneth Robert Carpenter of the Greene County Sheriff's Office as he prepares for his retirement on June 26, 2025. The resolution honors Carpenter for his dedicated service in law enforcement, highlighting his commitment to preserving law and order and protecting the community. Born in Michigan in 1938, Carpenter served in the Michigan National Guard and the U.S. Air Force before moving to Tennessee in 1964, where he began his law enforcement career in 1969. He has held various roles, most recently as a courthouse security bailiff, and has been actively involved in his community through organizations like the Jaycees and Moose Lodge.

The resolution commends Carpenter for his professionalism, integrity, and the positive impact he has made throughout his career. It also acknowledges his personal life, including his long marriage to Judith Borders Carpenter, their two children, and three grandchildren. The General Assembly expresses its gratitude for Carpenter's service and wishes him success in his future endeavors, emphasizing his embodiment of the values of family and community that define a true Tennessean.