BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we do wish the Old Courthouse Association of Russell County every success in their endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to Mrs. Helen Joerg, President of the Old Courthouse Association, Mr. Charles Tignor, and the Phenix Citizen Newspaper. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 22 H.J.R. 34-Baker, Whatley, Higginbotham HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON. WHEREAS, the Glenwood High School Football Gators completed a very successful season in 1975, compiling a record of 9 wins and 1 loss, during regular season; and WHEREAS, the Glenwood Gators played in the semifinals of the Alabama Class A Playoffs of the Alabama Private School Association; and WHEREAS, the Glenwood Gators worked diligently, long and hard to achieve this outstanding record. The team ran, blocked, passed and tackled with spectacular ability; and WHEREAS, Coach Sammy Howard and his assistant coaches; John Edmonds, J. N. Carter, Dan Camp and Joe Albrecht are due much credit not only for the high degree of technical skill displayed in team play but also for the fine spirit and will to win which is necessary to a winning team; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we most heartily commend the Glenwood High School Football Team of Phenix City for its outstanding record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sufficient copies of this resolution be sent to be presented to the Headmaster, Mr. Mickey Tucker and to head football coach Sammy Howard and each of his assistants and to each member of the team. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 23 H.J.R. 35-Baker, Whatley, Higginbotham HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION MOURNING THE DEATHS OF MARVIN TALBOT, PAULETTE STOKES, JESSE CHAMBERS, ETRIS SANDERS, HELEN DAVIS, AND BETTY WORD. WHEREAS the Alabama legislature has noted with a sense of deep regret the tragic deaths of Marvin Talbot, Paulette Stokes, Jesse Chambers, Etris Sanders, Helen Davis, and Betty Word all of whom were from Phenix City, Alabama; and WHEREAS these fine people were devoted to their families and community and will sorely be missed; and WHEREAS these citizens strove to treat their fellowmen fairly and with love; and WHEREAS their contributions to their fellow citizens and community will continue long after their death; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we mourn the deaths of Marvin Talbot, Paulette Stokes, Jesse Chambers, Etris Sanders, Helen Davis, and Betty Word and express our deep sincere sympathy to their families to whom copies of this resolulution shall be sent. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 24 H.J.R. 37-Baker, Whatley, Higginbotham, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (PHENIX CITY) FOOTBALL TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON. WHEREAS, the Central High School Football Red Devils of Phenix City completed a very successful season in 1975, compiling a record of 8 wins and 2 losses; and WHEREAS, the Red Devils worked diligently, long and hard to achieve this outstanding record. The team ran, blocked, tackled, and passed with spectacular ability; and WHEREAS, Coach Wayne Trawick and his assistant coaches; Ric Hall, Horace Crump, Phil Elder and Howard Walker are due much credit not only for the high degree of technical skill displayed in team play, but also for the fine spirit and will to win which is necessary to any winning team; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we most heartily commend the Central High School Football Team for its outstanding record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sufficient copies of this resolution be sent to be presented to the Principal, Mr. Otis Kirkland, head coach Wayne Trawick and his assistant coaches and each member of the team. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 25 H.J.R. 38-Moore (0) COMMENDING MISS JANE CULBRETH. WHEREAS, Miss Jane Culbreth of Leeds, Alabama, has been selected President-Elect of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women; and WHEREAS, Miss Culbreth has served her state in many capacities including the Alabama Advisory Council for Comprehensive Health Planning, the Executive Committee of the Alabama League of Municipalities, the Sub-Committee of Jury Service for Women under the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women; and as President of the Joint Legislative Council of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Jane Culbreth has contributed her time and talents to such community activities as Alderman on the City Council of Leeds, Alabama, as Chairwoman of the Leeds Public Library Board, and as a member of the Bicentennial Commission of Leeds; and WHEREAS, this legislature would like to commend Miss Culbreth on becoming President-Elect of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women and for her outstanding contributions to her community, state, and nation; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we commend Miss Jane Culbreth for her exceptional achievements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this reso lution be sent to Miss Culbreth. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 26 H.J.R. 45-Campbell, McCorquodale, Manley, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIVINGSTON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1975 SEASON. WHEREAS the Livingston University Football Team was named the N. C. A. A. Division II Midwest Regional Champions with an outstanding ten win three loss record; and WHEREAS the Livingston University Football Team finished sixth in the nation according to the Associated Press Small College Poll; and WHEREAS the Tigers defeated number one ranked University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota by a score of 34-14 in the opening round of the N. C. A. A. Division II playoffs; and WHEREAS the Livingston University Football Team was the first team from the State of Alabama and the Gulf South Conference to participate in the N. C. A. A. Division II football playoffs and was the first small college team in Alabama and the first Gulf South Conference team ever to appear on television; and WHEREAS the Tigers appeared on regional television in the Pioneer Bowl which received an audience of more than 60 percent of the United States through ABC sports; and WHEREAS the Livingston University Football Team finished second in the nation in rushing offense in both the N. C. A. A. and the N. A. I. A. and led the Gulf South Conference in rushing for the third consecutive year; and WHEREAS the Tigers finished second in the Gulf South Conference; and WHEREAS the Tigers captured the hearts of football fans across the nation with a revolutionary no-huddle offense; and WHEREAS Athletic Director and Head Coach Jim King was named Coach of the Year by the Gulf South Conference for the second consecutive year and was named Coach of the Year in N. A. I. A. District 27 and by the All-Alabama Small College Team selected by the Birmingham Post-Herald; and WHEREAS the Tiger's had five All-American players, seven All-Gulf South Conference players, five players on the N. A. I. A. District 27 All-District Team and eight players on the All-Alabama Small College Team; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we most heartily commend the Livingston University Football Team for its outstanding season. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to the President of Livingston University, Head Coach King, his assistant coaches and each team member. Approved June 16, 1976 Time: 3:30 P.M. Act No. 27 H.J.R. 48-Ford HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING DR. EARL S. DANIEL AS DIRECTOR OF THE STATE JUNIOR AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM. WHEREAS, Dr. Earl S. Daniel, Director of the State Junior and Community College System, has distinguished himself as one of Alabama's outstanding educational leaders and citizens; and WHEREAS, under his direction, the state system has expanded to include fourteen junior colleges and six community colleges while experiencing a growth in enrollment of 88% in three years which is almost unheard of in higher education today; and WHEREAS, Dr. Earl S. Daniel has demonstrated his ability in reorganizing higher education at the state level in the critical areas of federal programs, student personnel, academic programs and financial affairs; and WHEREAS, under Dr. Daniel's direction, the junior and community colleges have shown a genuine concern for community needs; and WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel's interest in education involves his participation in the American Association of Junior and Community Colleges, the National Association of School Boards, Kappa Delta Pi, Alabama Vocational Association, The Alabama Council for School Administration and Supervision, the National Association of State Directors of Junior and Community |