Act No. 75 H.J.R. 107-Glass, McCorquodale, Albright, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING GLENN HARGER UPON HIS ELECTION TO STATE JAYCEE PRESIDENT. WHEREAS, Glenn Harger has bene elected to the position of Jaycee President for the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Glenn Harger of Prichard becomes the first State Jaycee President in twenty years from the Southern half of the state; and WHEREAS, last year Glenn Harger won the distinction of being included among the top ten Jaycee directors in the nation; and WHEREAS, Glenn Harger further serves his community in the field of law enforcement as a policeman in Prichard; and WHEREAS, his interest and admirable devotion to the needs of his state and community stand as a fine example for all Alabama citizens to follow; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body commends Glenn Harger for his unselfish service and congratulates him upon his election to State Jaycee President. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Glenn Harger. Approved June 17, 1976 Time: 5:30 P.M. Act No. 76 H.J.R. 109-Owens, McCorquodale, Albright, Barron, Biddle, Boles, Brindley, Jackson (F), Jackson (R), Johnson, Johnstone, Jolly, Kelley, Kennedy, Killian, Kinsey, Lee, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING REP. RICHARD S. MANLEY. WHEREAS, the Legislature of Alabama notes with pride the recent promotion of Rep. Richard S. Manley to the rank of full colonel in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve; and WHEREAS, Rep. Manley has served his country for almost twenty-two years in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, with two years on active duty during the Korean conflict; and WHEREAS, Rep. Manley has been the Commanding Officer of the 100th Rifle Company in Montgomery, and, more recently, the Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion in Birmingham, which is the largest Marine Corps Reserve unit in Alabama; and WHEREAS, Rep. Manley, as Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Reserve Unit in Birmingham, received for an unprecedented two consecutive years, awards on the behalf of his unit for the best military marching unit in the National Veterans' Day Parade in Birmingham; and WHEREAS, Representative Manley's military education includes attendance at the Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defense School, the Amphibious Warfare School, the U. S. Artillery School, and the Air Intelligence School, and the U. S. Naval Justice School, where he achieved his license to practice before the U. S. Court of Military Appeals, the highest military court in the country; and WHEREAS, Rep. Manley has demonstrated an active community interest as a practicing attorney in Demopolis, a Rotarian, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a Methodist; and WHEREAS, he has been accorded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Organized Forces Reserve Medal for his dedication and hard work in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we extend our highest congratulations to our friend and colleague for his promotion to full colonel and for his admirable service to the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve and to his community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resotion be presented to Rep. Richard S. Manley. Approved June 17, 1976 Time: 5:30 P.M. Act No. 77 H.J.R. 113-McCorquodale HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOSEPH F. (JOE) BOYLES FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. WHEREAS, Joseph F. (Joe) Boyles served in the European Theatre of Operations and Army of Occupation following World War II; and WHEREAS, He served as District Commander of District 10, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Jackson, Alabama, then as State Chief of Staff, and State Junior and Senior Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and WHEREAS, Joe Boyles' distinguished service in the Veterans of Foreign Wars lead to his being selected as the current State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and WHEREAS, his wife, Mary Katherine, and daughters, Kelly, Kim, Kit and Kathy, as well as the people of Clarke County and the State are proud of Joe Boyles' accomplishments; and WHEREAS, the Jackson, Alabama chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is honoring Joe Boyles by having a dance and celebration in his honor Saturday, May 15, 1976; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we take this opportunity to commend Joe Boyles on his devoted career to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and congratulate him on being selected as the State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Joe Boyles be presented with a copy of this resolution. Approved June 17, 1976 Time: 5:30 P.M. Act No. 78 H.J.R. 118 Malone HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING POLICE CHIEF FRANK JACKSON OF CHICKASAW. WHEREAS, by his ability and experience, Frank Jackson of Chickasaw has worked his way up to become police chief of Chickasaw; and WHEREAS, he devotes so much of his time and energy in the interest of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, our communities rely on such a law enforcement officer to protect our well-being and to provide us with safety; and WHEREAS, Frank Jackson has distinguished himself in his community and police department by his devotion to duty and hard work; and WHEREAS, he has maintained a relatively low rate of crime and violence within his jurisdiction and has effectively organized the police department in Chickasaw; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body commends Frank Jackson for his service to his community as police chief and wishes him success in future years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Frank Jackson. Approved June 17, 1976 Time: 5:30 P.M. Act No. 79 H.J.R. 119 Malone HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, by his ability and experience, Frank Pridgeon of Saraland has worked his way up to become police chief of Saraland; and WHEREAS, he devotes so much of his time and energy in the interest of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, our communities rely on such a law enforcement officer to protect our well-being and to provide us with safety; and WHEREAS, Frank Pridgeon has distinguished himself in his community and police department by his devotion to duty and hard work; and WHEREAS, he has maintained a relatively low rate of crime and violence within his jurisdiction and has effectively organized the police department in Saraland; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALA |