State House Adopts Joint Resolution Honoring the Memory of Frank Buck

February 1, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Another tribute to Frank Buck

The Tennessee House of Representatives Wednesday adopted a House Joint Resolution 90 to 0 in honor the memory of Frank Buck, who served in the state house for 36 years from his first election in 1972 until his retirement in 2008. Buck died last Wednesday.

The resolution was introduced by State Representative Michael Hale, who now has the position Buck once held in the Tennessee General Assembly.

“The resolution is as follows:

“WHEREAS, it was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Frank Buck of Dowelltown, a highly successful attorney and civic leader who served his fellow citizens with distinction as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 40th House District during the 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st, 92nd, 93rd, 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, and 105th General Assemblies; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck was born on September 26, 1943, in Trousdale County to John and Georgia Buck; he graduated from Lebanon High School, Tennessee Technological University (TTU), and the University of Tennessee College of Law; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Buck married the love of his life, Lena Ann Graves Buck, as a student at TTU in 1962; settling down in DeKalb County after law school, he joined the law firm owned by McAllen Foutch and later founded his own practice, which ultimately became Buck & Buck Attorneys after his wife joined the firm as a partner in 1991; and

WHEREAS, in 1972, Frank Buck won election to the Tennessee General Assembly, representing DeKalb, Cannon, Smith, and part of Rutherford counties in the House of Representatives; he continued to represent the 40th House District for the next thirty-six years before retiring in 2008; and

WHEREAS, an active and dynamic participant in the legislative process during his time in the General Assembly, Mr. Buck rendered sterling service as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Conservation and Environment Committee and as vice chair of the House Transportation Committee; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck introduced many bills that improved the lives of Tennesseans, including legislation preventing the Department of Health from requiring certificates of health from lemonade stands, restraining lobbyists from buying meals and paying for travel expenses for members of the General Assembly and forcing disclosure of such acts, and allowing businesses to post their logos on interstate signs for motorists; and

WHEREAS, his many honors included being named Tennessean of the Year by The Tennessean in 2005 for his work on ethics, serving as chairman of the Tennessee Judicial Council for four years, being elected as a Fellow by the Tennessee Bar Foundation, and receiving the Common Cause Award for his Cup of Coffee Bill; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Buck was deeply devoted to his family, and he enjoyed the loving support and companionship of his wife of over sixty-one years, Lena, and their daughters, Kathryn Buck (Brice) Pursell, Melinda Buck (Chase) Brown; Sara Buck (John) Doude, and Jennifer Buck; six grandchildren, Frank Forrest (Taylor) Pursell, Ann Pursell (Timothy) Williams, William Pursell, Emeline Brown (Luke) Hébert, Ellie Brown, and Lilah Brown; and two great grandchildren, Lena Pursell and Caroline Pursell; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen endeavors; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Representative Frank Buck and his life of service to the citizens of the State of Tennessee, reflecting fondly upon his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences to the family of Representative Buck”.

January 31, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams suffered defeats Tuesday night with loses on the road at Cumberland County. The Lady Tigers lost 43 to 24 while the Tigers were beaten by the Jets 43 to 33.

In the last meeting, the Tigers defeated Cumberland County 60 to 51 on January 9th in Smithville but the Lady Tigers lost that night to the Lady Jets 54 to 42.

The Lady Tigers have now lost six straight games and the Tigers’ losing streak is now at four games

The Tigers are now 10-13 on the season and 1-5 in the district. The Lady Tigers own a record of 9-14 overall and 0-6 in district play.

Tuesday night the girls game was tied at 8 at the end of the 1st period but Cumberland County took a 21 to 17 lead at halftime. The Lady Tigers were held scoreless in the 3rd period and trailed 35 to 17 going into the 4th period. From there Cumberland County went on to claim a 43 to 24 victory.

For DeKalb County, Ella VanVranken scored 13, Avery Agee 6, Chloe VanVranken 3, and Tess Barton 2.

The Tigers found themselves behind 10 to 7 after the 1st period of the boys game and trailed 22 to 19 by halftime. The Jets led 31 to 29 after the 3rd period and went on to defeat the Tigers 43 to 33.

DeKalb County’s Conner Close scored 8 followed by John Hendrix and Seth Fuson each with 7, Ian Colwell 6, Dallas Kirby 3, and Alex Antoniak with 2.

The remaining schedule of the DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers is as follows:

Thursday, February 1 at Livingston Academy in Livingston

Friday, February 2 vs. Upperman in Smithville

Monday, February 5 vs. Livingston Academy in Smithville

Thursday, February 8 at Stone Memorial in Crossville

Saturday, February 10 at Warren County in McMinnville (starting at 3 p.m. with the girls game and the boys game to follow)

All other games will start at 6 p.m. with the girls and the boys to follow.

January 31, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

One person suffered burns in a fire at Liberty Monday night.

Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department were summoned to a structure fire at 7:08 p.m. Monday at a commercial laboratory business on Highway 70 at Liberty.

“Upon arrival, county firefighters observed heavy flames showing from the structure. Firefighters were able to quickly gain control of the blaze which resulted in most of the structure being saved. The DeKalb County Fire Department and the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency worked with the operator to identify and contain bulk chemicals that were onsite,” said DeKalb Fire Chief Donny Green.

“One employee received burn injuries and was transported by a family member to the local hospital emergency room. The patient was later transported to a Nashville hospital,” said Chief Green.

DeKalb County firefighters from several stations, along with the Alexandria Fire Department responded to the scene. The department’s Rehabilitation Unit, the DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, and DeKalb Emergency Medical Services also rendered assistance.

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