2025 9 16 Regular Session Packet

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PROCLAMATION 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens has lost one of its most dedicated public servants a nd community 
leaders, Dr. Janice Sales Hardaway, who passed away on March 13, 2025; and 
WHEREAS, Dr. Hardaway faithfully served the citizens of Athen s through her ap pointment by the 
City Council to the Athens Municipal -Regional Planning Commission on July 16, 2013, and  gave twelve 
years of devoted service, including as Vice Chairperson and Secretary; and 
WHEREAS, she displayed unwavering commitment to her community not only through her leadership 
on the Planning Commission, but also through her service to numerous organizations including the Athens 
Utilities Board, Optimist Club, Greater Athens Personnel Asso ciation, Tennessee Wesleyan Business 
Department, United Way Boards, and the Athens Education Foundation; and 
WHEREAS, Dr. Hardaway was a beloved wife to her husband Vant, and a devoted moth er and 
grandmother. She was widely admired for her extraordinary character, her leadership, and her contributions 
to the betterment of Athens and McMinn County; and 
WHEREAS, her passing leaves a profound void in the life of this community and in the hearts of a ll 
those who had the privilege of knowing her; 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Larry Eaton, Mayor of the City of Athens, Tennessee, do hereby proclaim 
that the City of Athens honors the cherished memory of Dr. Janice Sales Hardaway, extends its deepest and 
most heartfelt sympathy to h er family, and gratefully acknowledges her lifetime of service, lead ership, 
and devotion to the people of Athens. 
September 16, 2025
MAYOR 
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