HJR 144

HJR144 189842-3 By Representative Warren RFD: Rules First Read: 06-FEB-18 HJR144 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, NAMING A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 80 IN MACON COUNTY THE HAROLD DEON POWELL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. WHEREAS, Harold Deon Powell served the people of Macon County, Alabama, as Town Clerk of Shorter and as Secretary-Treasurer of the Macon County Economic Development Authority; he died unexpectedly in November 2017, while on an economic development trip to the Leonardo Company in Italy with state officials; and WHEREAS, a licensed real estate broker, instructor, and founder of Powell Properties, Powell was committed to community service and worked diligently to make a difference; he was active in politics and served as the first African American National Vice President and later as President of the College Democrats of America; and WHEREAS, Powell was educated in the public school system in Macon County and attended Tuskegee University; he spent his lifetime helping to revitalize Macon County, including recruiting for jobs, retail, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, he was committed to business recruitment, including with the Leonardo Company, an aircraft company that now plans to build a multimillion dollar T-100 aircraft HJR144 manufacturing factory near the Tuskegee Airmen's National Historical Site; and WHEREAS, it is fitting to honor the memory of Harold Deon Powell near the place where he impacted the lives of so many people in Macon County, Alabama; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in memory of his dedication and service to the citizens of the Town of Shorter and Macon County, Alabama, we declare that the portion of U.S. Highway rom the intersection of County Road 7 to Exit 22 of Interstate 85 in Macon County is named the Harold Deon Powell Memorial Highway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the appropriate officials be requested to place and maintain signs or markers as provided in this resolution. HJR144 Speaker of the House of Representatives President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was adopted by the House 13-FEB-18. Jeff Woodard Clerk Senate 15-FEB-18 Adopted