SJR 17

SJR17 189658-2 By Senators Beasley, Albritton, Allen, Blackwell, Brewbaker, Bussman, Chambliss, Coleman-Madison, Dial, Dunn, Figures, Glover, Hightower, Holley, Holtzclaw, Livingston, Marsh, McClendon, Melson, Orr, Pittman, Reed, Sanders, Sanford, Scofield, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smith, Smitherman, Stutts, Waggoner, Ward, Whatley and Williams RFD: First Read: 11-JAN-18 SJR17 SJR17 ENROLLED, SJR17, RECOGNIZING SENATOR QUINTON ROSS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THE ALABAMA SENATE. WHEREAS, it is a tremendous privilege to recognize Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr., for his exceptional record of professional excellence and service to the citizens of Alabama during his 15 years in the Alabama Senate; and WHEREAS, one of seven African-American members of the Senate, Senator Ross was the first African-American male to serve as Senate Minority Leader and he was the first Minority Leader elected to a four-year term; and WHEREAS, while serving in the Senate, Senator Ross served on numerous committees including, Banking and Insurance, Confirmation, County and Municipal Government, Finance and Taxation, Education, Transportation and Energy, Military Affairs, and as vice chair of Education Youth Affairs; and WHEREAS, before his selection as the 15th President of Alabama State University, Senator Ross was an educator and administrator and had a profound impact on countless lives through his selfless service; and SJR17 WHEREAS, Senator Ross has received numerous awards for his professional achievements and public service including: Montgomery Advertiser's 2003 King Spirit Award; 2005 Dare to Make a Difference Award; 2005 Young Legend Award; 2009 Alabama School Board Association's Power of One Award; 2012 Alabama Adult Education Director's Association Champion Award; 2016 Beloved Community Award presented by Alabama State University Friends of the Theater; and the 2017 Business Champion Award for the Business Council of Alabama; and WHEREAS, through the years, Senator Ross has earned widespread admiration and respect for his tireless dedication and exceptional abilities; he has set the bar high for professionalism and service within the Alabama Senate, the education system, and throughout the state as a public servant; he is truly deserving of special commendation and praise; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr., is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered to him in deepest admiration and appreciation for his service to the citizens of Alabama, as well as with sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. SJR17 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR17 Senate 11-JAN-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: 16-JAN-18 By: Senator Beasley