SJR 127

SJR127 193278-3 By Senators Marsh, Albritton, Allen, Beasley, Blackwell, Brewbaker, Bussman, Chambliss, Coleman-Madison, Dial, Dunn, Figures, Glover, Hightower, Holley, Holtzclaw, Livingston, McClendon, Melson, Orr, Pittman, Reed, Sanders, Sanford, Scofield, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smitherman, Stutts, Waggoner, Ward, Whatley and Williams RFD: First Read: 20-MAR-18 SJR127 SJR127 ENROLLED, SJR127, COMMENDING SENATOR HARRI ANNE SMITH FOR DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE SERVICE. WHEREAS, we note with utmost admiration and appreciation the distinguished service of our friend and colleague, Senator Harri Anne Smith, to the citizens of Senate District 29, in Dale, Geneva, and Houston Counties, since being elected to the Senate in 1998; prior to being elected to the Senate, she served as a member of the Slocomb City Council and as the Mayor of Slocomb; and WHEREAS, Senator Smith has been actively involved in the legislative process through her important leadership and committee assignments including: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, County and Municipal Government, Finance and Taxation Education, Health and Human Services, and Veterans and Military Affairs; and WHEREAS, a resident of Slocomb, Senator Smith earned a Bachelor's degree from Troy State University; Senator Smith and her husband, Charlie, are members of the First Baptist Church of Slocomb; and SJR127 WHEREAS, committed to community and business development, Senator Smith has served in many leadership roles and charitable organizations, including the United Way, Jaycees, Southeast Alabama Regional Council on Aging, and the Organ Transplants of Alabama; she has received numerous recognitions and awards for her service, including being named the Elected Public Official of the Year 2002, the 1999 Woman of the Year by the City of Slocomb, 2002 Alumni of the Year by Troy State University Dothan, and Outstanding Citizen of the Decade by the Slocomb City Council; and WHEREAS, Senator Smith has worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Alabama while serving in the Alabama Senate and all who have served with her will always remember her dedication and inspiring service; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we heartily commend Senator Harri Anne Smith for her outstanding service to the people of Senate District 29 and the State of Alabama and for her invaluable contributions to this body for the past 20 years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution will be presented to Senator Harri Anne Smith with our highest esteem and appreciation, as well as sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. SJR127 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR127 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