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TN SJR0606
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Honors the memory of Henry "Hank" Frederick Bertelkamp, Jr. (October 5, 1931 – deceased) of Knoxville, a former University of Tennessee basketball player (1950-1953) who was team MVP, captain, and three-time letter winner
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Recognizes his U.S. Army service as a Second Lieutenant at Fort Bragg and in Pusan, Korea
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Acknowledges his founding of Bertelkamp Fluid Power, Inc. in 1975 (renamed Bertelkamp Automation, Inc. in 1985), which grew into a major Southeast factory automation firm
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Notes his community leadership including chairman of the Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and his establishment of the Bertelkamp Basketball Scholarship Endowment Fund in August 2004
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Expresses sympathy and condolences to his surviving family members
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Henry "Hank" Frederick Bertelkamp, Jr., of Knoxville.
Memorials, Death
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
2/12/2026