HR 109

HR109 190498-1 By Representative Givan RFD: First Read: 25-JAN-18 190498-1:n:01/24/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-483 COMMENDING SMITHFIELD WALK CLUB ON ITS SELECTION AS AN HONOREE OF THE METRO BIRMINGHAM NAACP SALUTE TO OUTSTANDING AFRICAN AMERICANS. WHEREAS, highest commendations and congratulations are herein proudly presented to Smithfield Walk Club of Birmingham on the occasion of its selection as an honoree of the Metro Birmingham NAACP Salute to Outstanding African Americans; and WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Metro Birmingham National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host its 18th Annual Salute to Outstanding African Americans; the event will be held at the First Baptist Church, Graymont, 100 9th Court West, Birmingham, Alabama; and WHEREAS, Smithfield Walk Club was organized by Mrs. Patricia S. Davis, community center program specialist for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) in 2013; it has grown from five members to fifty members who meet three days per week; and WHEREAS, music fills the gym as women in their late 60s participate in club fitness regimen three days a week at Smithfield Court; and WHEREAS, there are no membership dues and the only requirement is a desire to become more active and embracing the benefits of healthy eating and healthy lifestyle choices; and WHEREAS, honorees on this auspicious occasion are Patricia S. Davis, Shemekia Sekil, Parlee Spidell, Glory Sanders, Drucilla Davis, Delia Mims, Debra Taylor, Amelia Smith, Beverly Hinkle, Diane Watts, Lisa Nathan, Symone Parrish, Phyllis Mitchell, Triva Jackson, Easter Mitchell, Janice Williams, Connie Burrell, Tracey Moore, Tiffany Taylor, Corrian Turner, Armanda Lucas, Monica Russell, Allman Alford, Jean Ball, Celerica Edward, Elizabeth Billingley, Lashandra Murphy, Barbara Presley, Kimberly Thomas, Frank Leonard, Gloria Creighton, Melinda Ruffin, Demaris Davis, Alexis Cook, Louis Brown, Lillie Breeding, Arlinda Gillespie, Benita Brown, Altheia Ingram, Muril Milhouse, Debbie Jennings, Essie Bennett, Minnie Jones, Faye Tolbert, Zotores Jones, Angelica R. Hall, Ethal Lee, Miller Mae Tartt, and Daisy Hicklen; and WHEREAS, there is clearly strong pride among members of this group; pride in taking steps to improve their own health and pride in strengthening the bonds of their community; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the Smithfield Walk Club is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered in deepest admiration and appreciation, along with sincere best wishes for all future endeavors.