for many years, a member of the American Legion, a steward of the First Methodist Church, a member of the Men's Bible Class, a director of the American National Bank, a director of the American Cancer Society, and a director of Life of Alabama; and WHEREAS, his innumerable contributions to his community and state will be long remembered, and he will be sorely missed by his many friends and loved ones; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we mourn the death of Dr. James Orville Morgan who gave so much to Gadsden and to the State of Alabama, and we wish to express our sincere sympathies to his wife, Mrs. James Orrville Morgan, his son, Orville Morgan, Jr., MD, his brother, William Edward Morgan, his five grandchildren and to his three great-grandchildren. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mrs. James Morgan, Dr. Orville Morgan, Jr., and to William Edward Morgan. Approved July 21, 1976 Time: 2:00 P.M. Act No. 146 S.J.R. 87-McMillan, Wilson, Pearson, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. GEORGE CAMPBELL ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS ACTING PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM. WHEREAS, The appointment of Dr. George Campbell as Acting President of U.A.B. was announced on Thursday, June 24; and WHEREAS, Dr. Campbell has served the U. of Ala. System with distinction on various capacities for 35 years, and is the logical choice through experience and ability for his new responsibilities; and WHEREAS, Dr. Campbell has served as director of the University's centers in Mobile, Huntsville, and Birmingham before the reorganization of the University system; and WHEREAS, During his tenure as Vice-President of UAB, it has experienced phenomenal growth and progress, to the benefit of metropolitan Birmingham and the entire State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, The Legislature wishes to endorse and commend the appointment of this distinguished citizen to the top position in one of the top educational institutions in the country; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF ALABAMA, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That we do commend and congratulate Dr. George Campbell on his appointment as Acting President of UAB, and do take pride in his distinguished career in education we wish for him continued success and progress in his endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this Resolution be sent to Dr. Campbell, and to his daughter, Mrs. Rudy Davidson. Approved July 21, 1976 Time: 2:00 P.M. Act No. 147 S.J.R. 86-Little, Pearson, McMillan, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING HARVEY GLANCE UPON QUALIFYING FOR THE U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM WHEREAS, Harvey Glance, a native of Phenix City, Alabama, enrolled in Auburn University in 1975-76 to advance his academic and athletic careers, and has worked diligently in the pursuit of both; and WHEREAS, and in the process of making great effort toward this advancement, he has brought acclaim and honor to himself, wide recognition to the University and State and pride to his family and to all who know him; and WHEREAS, by accomplishing outstanding feats in track and field, Harvey Glance broke records and set new ones, acquiting himself with distinction in the events he entered in the Southeastern Conference championships, the National Collegiate Athletic Association championships, and the Olympic trials, becoming a class sprinter; and WHEREAS, Harvey Glance, a fine student and gentleman, has qualified as a member of the United States Olympic Team in the 1976 games to be held in Montreal, Canada; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Alabama both Houses concurring commend him and express its deep appreciation for his personal achievements which also reflected favorably the people of Alabama and wish him luck in the Olympic games. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Auburn University Department of Athletics and to the parents of Harvey Glance so that they may know of our regard for him. Approved July 21, 1976 Time: 3:50 P.M. Act No. 148 H.J.R. 53-Crowe, Callahan, McMillan, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION To urge Congress to adopt a National Uniform and Comprehensive Government Liability and Compensation Fund for damages and cleanup costs caused by oil pollution. WHEREAS, the members of the Alabama Legislature are concerned about the potential economic and environmental consequences of oil spills on the ecology of this State; and WHEREAS, the damages and cleanup costs resulting from such oil spills are matters of major state and national concern; and WHEREAS, the transportation, production and handling of oil is not confined to state boundaries but is part of both national and international commerce; and WHEREAS, the existing patchwork liability and compensation system is not satisfactory; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the State of Alabama and the United States to enact a federal law governing oil pollution liability and compensation, and to provide adequate funds and an expeditious procedure to compensate those injured by an oil discharge; and WHEREAS, bills H. R. 9294 and S. 2162 currently pending before the United States Congress will accomplish these objectives. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: That the members of the Alabama Legislature hereby urge the United States Congress to enact, without delay, bills H.R. 9294 and S. 2162, so that a national uniform and comprehensive government liability and compensation fund for damages and cleanup costs caused by oil pollution may be established. Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, to each United States Senator from Alabama and to each member of the House of Representatives of Congress from Alabama. Approved July 26, 1976. Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 149 H.J.R. 57-Hall, Boles, Biddle HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PI PI CHAPTER OF JEFFERSON STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE UPON RECEIVING THE MOST DISTINGUISHED CHAPTER AWARD. WHEREAS, Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College has received the Most Distinguished Chapter Award from Phi Theta Kappa, the Junior College Scholarly Fraternity; and WHEREAS, Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College has achieved this honor through excellence in scholastic pursuits, local and national activities, and service to school and community; and WHEREAS, Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College won this distinction in competition with five hundred chapters throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College has received this coveted national award for the second consecutive year; and WHEREAS, Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College has demonstrated such admirable characteristics befitting a fraternity chapter; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body commends Pi Pi Chapter for its achievement and the honor it has brought to Jefferson State Junior College, the Alabama Junior College System, and the State of Alabama. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Pi Pi Chapter of Jefferson State Junior College. Approved July 26, 1976. Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 150 H.J.R. 198-Carter HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL COLTS UPON WINNING THE CLASS A-2A ALABAMA STATE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET. WHEREAS, the Clements Colts won the Class A-2A Alabama State High School Track Meet in Selma, Alabama, on May 7 and 8; and WHEREAS, the Colts performed admirably throughout the season winning the Limestone County Championship, the Valley Athletic Conference Championship, and the Sectional track meet; and WHEREAS, this exceptional track team won the State Championship where James Gill set a new record in the shot put event with a distance of fifty feet and three and one-half inches; and WHEREAS, the Clements High School track team worked diligently through the season and brought honor to their school and community; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we commend the Clements High School Colts for capturing the Class A-2A Alabama High School Track Meet title and wish them another successful season next year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to Robert A. Tinnon, Principal of Clements High School, and to James Gill. Approved July 26, 1976. Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 151 H.J.R. 199-Porter, Jackson (R), Howard, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. JOHN W. NIXON FOR HIS MANY |