House Joint Resolution 663 recognizes Kenneth Robert Carpenter of the Greene County Sheriff's Office as he approaches 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 United States 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 the Moose Lodge.

The resolution also emphasizes Carpenter's personal life, noting his long marriage to Judith Borders Carpenter, his two children, and his three grandchildren. It commends his professionalism, integrity, and the positive impact he has had on the Greene County Sheriff's Office and the community at large. The General Assembly expresses its gratitude for Carpenter's years of service and wishes him success in his future endeavors.