HR 61

HR61 189720-1 By Representatives Wilcox, Williams (JW), Sessions, Clarke, Buskey, Bracy, Drummond, Gaston, Pringle and Davis RFD: First Read: 16-JAN-18 189720-1:n:01/10/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-136 COMMENDING PERCY HARRIS ON BEING NAMED 2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR BY SOUTHWEST MOBILE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . WHEREAS, highest commendations and honors are herein presented to Mr. Percy Harris on his selection as 2017 SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harris joined the City of Mobile Fire and Rescue in 1987 and has been active with the Fire Department for 30 years; and WHEREAS, his first outreach with the Fire Department resulted in his raising $2,000 in contributions for Muscular Dystrophy and Jerry's Kids; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, his team won the "Golden Axe Award" two years In a row; the award is given to the Fire Department that collects the most money in the state; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has been involved with THE Boy Scouts Troop 600 at Aimwell Baptist Church for many years; his troop has produced seven Eagle Scouts; and WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the Mobile Fire Department, Mr. Harris serves as Associate Pastor of Aimwell Baptist Church, works with the American Red Cross, where he is a board member, Catholic Social Services, Heroes Helping Heroes, the Salvation Army Community Emergency Response Team, and Crisis Intervention Center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harris, who attended Alabama International Seminary, is a Master Chaplain responsible for training and mentoring Chaplains across the state; and WHEREAS, his most recent endeavor has been assisting "Heroes Helping Heroes" to raise funds for Breast Cancer research at the Mitchell Center; this project supports and provides resources for free exams and treatment, in addition to providing support for Project Faith, American Cancer Society, Springhill Memorial Breast Cancer Center, and Providence Hospital "Breast Friends"; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harris is certain that God placed him here on earth to help others and that's his job and his purpose; now thereforE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That in recognition and gratitude for outstanding service to the citizens of Mobile, and upon receipt of the 2017 SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, we hereby most highly honor and commend Mrs. Percy Harris to whom a copy of this resolution shall be provided with tribute and esteem.