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HJR166
AR2DTQ7-1
By Representatives Hammett, Baker
RFD: Rules
First Read: 20-Mar-25
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First Read: 20-Mar-25
HJR___ COMMENDING ESCAMBIA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY DIRECTOR DAVID ADAMS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS
RETIREMENT.
WHEREAS, with great pride and special pleasure,
highest commendations are conveyed to David Adams on the
occasion of his retirement as the Director of the Escambia
County Emergency Management Agency; and
WHEREAS, David Adams has been a public servant for
the past 45 years as a volunteer firefighter; he also served
as Superintendent of Public Works for the Town of Flomaton,
Alabama, for 15 years; and he has served as Director of the
Escambia County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for 19
years; and
WHEREAS, in his role with the county's EMA, Mr. Adams
has often served as a calming voice of reason in the face of
disastrous events; Escambia County has several creeks that
are prone to flooding during storms and its location in
South Central Alabama puts the county at risk of hurricane
and tropical storm damage; and
WHEREAS, some of the significant events that Mr.
Adams has participated in the mitigation and relief efforts
include the 2011 deadly tornado outbreak; Hurricanes Sally,
Michael, Irma, Nate, and Gustav, among many other severe
storms, and the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic; now therefore,
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storms, and the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That for his many years of public
service to the residents of Escambia County and in
recognition of his 19-year career as Director of the
Escambia County Emergency Management Agency, David Adams is
highly commended, and this resolution is offered to him as
evidence of our high regard and with best wishes for
continued health and prosperity in his retirement.
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