Tennessee
Video: Gov. Lee Concludes Yearlong 225 Celebration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Invoice Lee in the present day concluded a yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood and launched “225 Reflections,” a video that highlights Tennesseans in every of the state’s 95 counties.
At present, on Tennessee Statehood Day, Tennessee enters its 226th yr.
“Over the previous yr, Maria and I’ve traveled to fulfill with extraordinary Tennesseans who shared untold tales of the folks, locations and moments which have formed our state’s historical past,” mentioned Lee. “This journey has jogged my memory of a fact that I’ve all the time recognized however was reaffirmed at every cease alongside the way in which – Tennessee is the best state within the nation.”
Final June, Lee kicked off a 95-county tour and yr of occasions celebrating Tennessee’s 225th birthday. Tennesseans are inspired to view untold tales and notable tour stops from the previous yr right here.
View the complete video transcript under:
Final yr, on the primary of June, I made a dedication to go to all 95 counties of our nice state of Tennessee to have fun her 225th yr of statehood. Maria and I had an incredible journey with a lot of new recollections made.
Over the previous yr, this journey has illustrated the importance of not solely those that are written down within the historical past books, however the lives of untold Tennesseans who’re certainly extraordinary in their very own proper. I’ve all the time recognized that Tennessee was the best state within the nation, and you’ve got affirmed that at each cease.
The fantastic thing about our land is unmatched. From the inexperienced heights within the east, to sprawling crops out west, to the muddy waters of the Mississippi. Our land has been house to generations of Tennesseans and generations of nice American corporations.
We noticed how trade has formed our state into an financial powerhouse. From automotive to agriculture and every part in between. Our Untold Tennessee is a narrative of working with our fingers and passing on a proud industrial custom.
We’ve seen vocational, technical and agricultural packages in excessive faculties and schools alike, the place college students with a present for working with their fingers can discover a legitimate & profitable path in life.
We’ve seen the legendary figures and historic websites of our state’s story. Alongside the way in which, we honored current day bravery, and we remembered tales of private sacrifice and triumph.
These are our tales and the delight of our state.
So, thanks, Tennesseans. From all three Grand Divisions, you’ve been a beacon to America. You’re a reminder to the remainder of the nation that there are nonetheless locations the place America hasn’t misplaced her approach.
Might God richly bless the folks of the good state of Tennessee. Thanks for letting me have fun Tennessee’s 225th birthday with you.
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