SJR 131

SJR131 192464-3 By Senators Marsh, Albritton, Allen, Beasley, Brewbaker, Bussman, Chambliss, Coleman-Madison, Dial, Dunn, Figures, Glover, Hightower, 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 SJR131 SJR131 ENROLLED, SJR131, COMMENDING SENATOR SLADE BLACKWELL FOR DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE SERVICE. WHEREAS, we note with utmost admiration and appreciation the distinguished service of our friend and colleague, Senator Mark Slade Blackwell, to the citizens of Senate District 15, in Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega Counties, since being elected in November 2010; and WHEREAS, Senator Blackwell has been actively involved in the legislative process through his important leadership and committee assignments including: Banking and Insurance, Job Creation and Economic Development, Confirmations, Finance and Taxation Education, Health and Human Services, Local Legislation Jefferson County, and Local Legislation Shelby County; and WHEREAS, a resident of Birmingham, Senator Blackwell graduated from the University of Montevallo, where he was a member of the basketball team; he serves on the board for the Lakeshore Foundation, the Birmingham History Center, the Pinson Education Foundation, the Birmingham Golf Association, SJR131 and the Shelby Arts Council; he is involved in the Birmingham Business Alliance and several chambers of commerce; and WHEREAS, in 1996, Senator Blackwell opened his own company, Inkana Development, a fully integrated real estate company specializing in real estate and development structuring for complex projects, partnerships, and joint ventures in the health care and infrastructure industries; and WHEREAS, Senator Slade Blackwell and his wife, Dr. Sally Salter, have three children, twin sons, Colby and Grant, and daughter, Hagen; they are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, Senator Slade Blackwell 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, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we heartily commend Senator Blackwell for his outstanding service to the people of Senate District nd the State of Alabama and for his invaluable contributions to this body for the past eight years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution will be presented to Senator Blackwell with our highest esteem and appreciation, as well as sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. SJR131 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representa- tives SJR131 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