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HR103
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By Representative Boyd
RFD:
First Read: 06-Mar-24
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HR____ HONORING JOHNNY FRANK MCKINNEY FOR HIS RECOGNITION BY
THE WILLIE AND BETTY FARRIOR FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein presented
to Johnny Frank McKinney who will be honored by the Willie
and Betty Farrior Family Foundation for outstanding service
to the Talladega Community and the great State of Alabama;
and
WHEREAS, the Willie and Betty Farrior Family
Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in March
2017 by Colonel (Retired) Cedrick A. Farrior in memory of
his grandparents; both were native Alabamians who
unfortunately lost their vision at an early age; they
attended the Alabama School for the Negro Deaf and Blind in
Talladega, Alabama, and they married in October 1945;
Willie became the first Black blind individual to be
employed at the Alabama Industries for the Blind in June
1950; Willie Farrior was employed until he retired after 40
years, and Betty Farrior retired after 27 years of
employment; their persistence for excellence despite having
to overcome many obstacles and their commitment to serving
others made lasting impressions that are still present
today; and
WHEREAS, the Willie and Betty Farrior Family
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WHEREAS, the Willie and Betty Farrior Family
Foundation was founded to promote the idea of "selfless
service with a purpose" and to inspire and support the
community; in addition to providing Foundation Scholarships
and a Front of The Line Pre-Apprenticeship Program, they
recognize individuals who are making a difference through
tremendous efforts and achievements in the Talladega
Community; and
WHEREAS, one such outstanding individual deserving of
recognition for his community leadership is Johnny Frank
McKinney; born on October 4, 1952, to Katie Mae and Frank
McKinney, he was educated in Talladega and a member of the
first graduating class after the full integration of
Talladega High School in 1971; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, Dr. McKinney joined the United
States Navy and demonstrated loyalty, duty, selfless
service, and integrity until his honorable discharge; he
became employed with the Department of Defense and retired
after 28 years of Federal Civilian Service at Fort McClellan
where he worked as the Transportation Motor Pool Officer;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. McKinney earned an Associate Degree from
Gadsden State Community College and a Bachelor Degree in
Theology from Birmingham Baptist Bible College; he was later
awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Rushing Springs
School of Theology in Sylacauga; and
WHEREAS, he has served as Pastor of the Rocky Mount
Missionary Baptist Church since March of 1991; he and his
wife, Josephine McKinney, are committed to their church
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wife, Josephine McKinney, are committed to their church
family and faithfully lead them in community outreach
projects; and
WHEREAS, he is very involved in his community and a
member of many organizations, including NAACP, AARP, the
Talladega County Democratic Conference, and the Knoxville
Improvement Association; he has served as both the 2nd Vice
President and Secretary of the Northeast District State
Convention, and is a past instructor for the Alabama State
Congress of Christian Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McKinney is currently the Dean of the
Rushing Springs School of Theology and an instructor of the
Certificate of Progress Program for the Congress of
Christian Education at the Rushing Springs District Center;
he served as Moderator of the Rushing Springs District
Association from 2010-2018; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McKinney serves a Trustee for Selma
University, a Chaplain at Citizens Baptist Medical Center,
and an appointed board member for the Talladega Housing
Authority; his commitment to education has extended to
working as a substitute teacher for the Talladega City
School System; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That we heartily congratulate Mr.
Johnny Frank McKinney on being honored by the Willie and
Betty Farrior Family Foundation for his outstanding service
to the Talladega Community and the State of Alabama, and
this resolution is offered with utmost appreciation to him,
along with best wishes in all future endeavors.
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