HJR8 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Brackin, Julian B., Jr., professional achievement, commended

Summary

A resolution that officially commends Judge Julian B. Brackin, Jr. for his professional achievements and retirement from the Orange Beach municipal bench.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it formally recognizes Judge Brackin's 31 years of service on the municipal bench in Orange Beach and Robertsdale, along with his prior service in Elberta and Summerdale. It notes his education and career background in law and public administration, and his roles in the local legal community. It is ceremonial and does not change laws or allocate funding.

Who It Affects

• Judge Julian B. Brackin, Jr. – receives formal commendation and retirement recognition.
• Local governments and the Baldwin County legal community (Orange Beach, Robertsdale, Elberta, Summerdale, Baldwin County Bar Association) – acknowledged for his leadership and long service.

Key Provisions

• Be It Resolved that Judge Julian B. Brackin, Jr. is highly honored and commended, and the resolution is offered with deepest admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for his future endeavors.
• The resolution recognizes his retirement from the Municipal Judgeship of the City of Orange Beach after decades of service, and lists his service in Orange Beach and Robertsdale, as well as prior service in Elberta and Summerdale.
• The resolution notes his educational and professional background (Thomaston High School, Marion Military Institute, Troy University, University of Alabama School of Law, and a Master of Public Administration) and his work with the Alabama Attorney General's Office and his private practice Brackin, McGriff, and Johnson, PC.
• The resolution acknowledges his leadership roles in the Baldwin County Bar Association, the Baldwin Judiciary Selection Committee, the Standing Committee on Practice and Procedure, and his status on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster, and expresses sincere admiration and appreciation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory