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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 3, 2021

Gov. Bill Lee recently signed a resolution honoring and commending Vanessa Pettigrew Bryan for her distinguished service to the state as public defender for the 21st Judicial District, the Williamson Herald reports. Bryan retired in November 2020 after 31 years of service. The resolution, introduced by Franklin lawmakers Rep. Sam Whitson and Sen. Jack Johnson, commends Bryan on her “honorable and astute service” and wishes her “a happy and fulfilling retirement.” In addition to serving as public defender, Bryan sat on the board of directors of the 21st Judicial District Drug Court and the D.U.I. Drug Court, and volunteered with Discovery House, Magdalene House, Mending Hearts, Mercy Clinic, Nashville Rescue Mission, New Life Lodge and the Refuge Center, among other organizations.