Senate Joint Resolution 586, sponsored by Senator Gardenhire, honors Deborah Kerley DeBord for her dedicated service as the Bledsoe County Clerk and Master. Mrs. DeBord began her career in the office in 1983 as a Deputy Clerk and Master and served in that role until her appointment as Clerk and Master in 2019, totaling an impressive forty-two years of service. Throughout her career, she demonstrated integrity and commitment to public service, also being an active member of the Tennessee Association of Property Tax Professionals and serving as ADA Coordinator until her retirement on June 30, 2025.

The resolution highlights Mrs. DeBord's deep roots in the Bledsoe County community, her educational background, and her long-standing involvement in her church as a Sunday School teacher. It also acknowledges her family, including her husband and children, and expresses gratitude for her contributions to the community. The resolution concludes by commending her for her honorable service and wishing her continued success and happiness in her retirement.