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By Representative Stadthagen
RFD:
First Read: 23-May-23
2023 Regular Session
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HR____ COMMENDING MAYOR RANDY GARRISON FOR BEING ELECTED BY
THE ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT.
WHEREAS, with great pride and special pleasure, we
highly commend Hartselle, Alabama, Mayor Randy Garrison for
being elected by the Alabama League of Municipalities as its
new President; and
WHEREAS, over 750 municipal officials from around
Alabama attended the Alabama League of Municipalities'
three-day convention to discuss legislative issues, hear
from state leaders, share resources, and conduct official
business; the President and Vice President will serve in
these capacities for one year and will represent the
organization's 450-plus member cities and towns at meetings
and events that aim to give municipalities a voice on local,
state, and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, Dothan, Alabama, Mayor Mark Saliba was
elected by the Alabama League of Municipalities as its new
Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Garrison previously served as Vice
Chair of the Alabama League of Municipalities' Committee on
Community and Economic Development and represented the fifth
congressional district on the League's Board of Directors;
in November 2016, he was elected Mayor of Hartselle,
Alabama, after serving as the publisher for the Hartselle
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Enquirer for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Garrison stated, "Being asked to serve
in this position is very humbling, and I will do my best to
serve to the level of leadership of those whose footsteps I
follow. I look forward to working with the League's Board of
Directors and staff in the coming year, as we strengthen
local government through support and advocacy with state and
federal lawmakers, as well as assist municipal officials
from around the state with achieving greater, by continuing
education certifications and increasing their exposure to
resources"; and
WHEREAS, a remarkable leader indeed who is passionate
about serving others, Mayor Garrison inspires many; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That Hartselle, Alabama, Mayor Randy
Garrison is highly commended for being elected by the
Alabama League of Municipalities as its new President, and
we hereby dedicate this resolution to him with utmost
appreciation, admiration, and regard.
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