TN HJR1069

Honors Ronald S. Coffin of Blount County, born August 23, 1947, who became one of the first students to integrate Maryville High School on September 3, 1963

Recognizes his U.S. Army service from March 1968 to November 1971, including tours in Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan, for which he received multiple decorations including the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm

Commends his establishment of a PTSD support group for veterans in Maryville, providing local access to Veterans Affairs therapy services

Acknowledges his 34-year career as a federal administrator and his educational achievements, including a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a master's degree in social work