SJR88 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Easterly, Lewis, commended
Summary: SJR88 is a Senate Joint Resolution that commends Lewis Easterly for his long public service and retirement from the Alabama Department of Revenue.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes and commends Lewis Easterly for his education, military service, and long career at the Alabama Department of Revenue, including leadership roles. It notes that he created the Economic Development Section in 1996, making Alabama unique among states in having a dedicated economic development unit within a revenue department. It expresses the Legislature's high esteem and best wishes for his retirement, with adoption by both chambers as a formal show of appreciation.

Who It Affects
Lewis Easterly, who receives formal commendation and best wishes for his retirement and achievements
The Alabama Department of Revenue and the state government, which are publicly recognized for Easterly's leadership and contributions to revenue and economic development efforts

Key Provisions
Commends Lewis Easterly for retirement after a long service career with the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Acknowledges Easterly's education, military service as a Vietnam Combat Veteran, and his book detailing wartime experiences.
Recognizes his leadership roles (Secretary of the Department, Chief of the Research Division, Director of Administrative Services) and his creation of the Economic Development Section in 1996.
States that the resolution is adopted by both the Senate and the House and conveys the Legislature's esteem and best wishes for his retirement.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory