HJR 245

HJR245 192183-2 By Representative Forte RFD: Rules First Read: 27-FEB-18 HJR245 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, RECOGNIZING SERGEANT AURORA THOMAS FOR OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein proudly presented to Sergeant Aurora Thomas for outstanding professional achievement on the occasion of his retirement as Sergeant for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Aurora Thomas embarked upon his distinguished career as a Conservation Enforcement Officer with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on October 17, 1994; he contributed exceptional service as the Barbour County Game Warden and was promoted as Alabama Wildlife Freshwater Fisheries Sergeant in 2002; and WHEREAS, notably, he is one of the founders of the Barbour County Wildlife Management Area Youth Hunt, the largest youth hunt in Alabama and the third largest youth hunt in the United States; he has also poured magnanimous efforts into the success of the DCNR Step Outside Program, Youth Fishing Rodeo, and Mentoring Future Sportsmen organization; HJR245 among his affiliations is the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officer's Association; and WHEREAS, through the years, Sergeant Aurora Thomas has earned widespread admiration and respect for his tireless dedication and exceptional abilities; his unwavering commitment to excellence to administering the highest ideals of law while advancing the outdoors industry and conservation efforts is a tremendous source of credit to the entire State of Alabama; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Sergeant Aurora Thomas is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered to him in deepest admiration and appreciation for his immeasurable service, as well as with sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. HJR245 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 06-MAR-18. Jeff Woodard Clerk Senate 15-MAR-18 Adopted