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Commissioner requests highway memorial for deputy killed while aiding motorist
Summary
Commissioner Jerry Cooper asked the committee to pursue naming a stretch of Highway 70 East the Kenneth "Ken" Nelson Memorial Highway after a deputy killed while assisting a motorist; the committee voted to draft a resolution for county and state approval.
Commissioner Jerry Cooper asked the Cumberland County Environmental Committee on March 31 to pursue naming a stretch of Renfro Hollow on Highway 70 East the Kenneth "Ken" Nelson Memorial Highway after a sheriff's deputy who died while assisting a motorist.
Jerry Cooper said Kenneth "Ken" Nelson was assisting a vehicle during icy conditions when he slipped and was struck by a moving car. A committee member recorded as John moved to draft a resolution for approval by the County Commission and the State of Tennessee; Karen Shanks seconded the motion, which carried with no opposition.
Cooper was assigned to provide Torey LaMontagne in the Mayor's Office with more information about the deputy to help prepare the resolution and the materials needed for state approval. The committee did not vote on the resolution text itself; it approved beginning the drafting and approval process.
