SJR 126

SJR126 192491-3 By Senators Marsh, Albritton, Allen, Beasley, Blackwell, Brewbaker, Bussman, Chambliss, Coleman-Madison, Dial, Dunn, Figures, Glover, Holley, Holtzclaw, Livingston, McClendon, Melson, Orr, Pittman, Reed, Sanders, Sanford, Scofield, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smith, Smitherman, Stutts, Waggoner, Ward, Whatley and Williams RFD: First Read: 20-MAR-18 SJR126 SJR126 ENROLLED, SJR126, COMMENDING SENATOR BILL HIGHTOWER FOR DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE SERVICE. WHEREAS, we note with utmost admiration and appreciation the distinguished service of our friend and colleague, Senator Bill Hightower, to the citizens of Senate District 35, in Mobile County, since being elected in 2013; and WHEREAS, Senator Hightower has been actively involved in the legislative process through his important leadership and committee assignments including: Finance and Taxation General Fund, Constitution Ethics and Elections, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Rules, Local Legislation Mobile County, Banking and Insurance, and County and Municipal Government; and WHEREAS, a resident of Mobile, Senator Hightower holds degrees from the University of South Alabama and Vanderbilt University; he is owner of a private practice focusing on corporate strategic consulting; he has been active as a board member of Bethany Christian Adoption Services, Toastmasters International President, and United Way Corporate SJR126 Chair; he is an Advisory Board Member to Outback America, and a Board Member to N.E.S.T.; and WHEREAS, Senator Hightower and his wife, Susan, have three children; and WHEREAS, Senator Hightower has worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Alabama while serving in the Alabama Senate and all who have served with him will always remember his dedication and inspiring service; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we heartily commend Senator Hightower for his outstanding service to the people of Senate District 35 and the State of Alabama and for his invaluable contributions to this body for the past five years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution will be presented to Senator Hightower with our highest esteem and appreciation, as well as sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. SJR126 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR126 Senate 20-MAR-18 I hereby certify that the within Senate Joint Resolution originated in and was adopted by the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Adopted: 22-MAR-18 By: Senator Marsh