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3	3	HJR207
4	4	HGWEB88-1
5	5	By Representatives Ellis, Bedsole, Paschal, Hulsey, Carns,
6	6	Mooney, DuBose
7	7	RFD: Rules
8	8	First Read: 08-Apr-25
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17	17	HJR___ MOURNING THE DEATH AND HONORING THE LIFE OF DONALD
18	18	WAYNE ARMSTRONG.
19	19	WHEREAS, the death of Mr. Donald Wayne Armstrong of
20	20	Wilsonville, Alabama, on March 6, 2025, is noted with
21	21	sadness, and his long and full life of 84 years is commended
22	22	and celebrated with thanksgiving ; and
23	23	WHEREAS, born on August 15, 1940, to J.C. and Amy
24	24	Armstrong, Donald Wayne Armstrong graduated from Shelby
25	25	County High School in 1958 and later earned a Bachelor
26	26	Degree in business from Alabama College, now known as the
27	27	University of Montevallo; and
28	28	WHEREAS, he enlisted in the Army National Guard in
29	29	1963, serving with valor for six years; his career included
30	30	work with U.S. Steel, as well as nine years at USS
31	31	Agri-Chemical in Albany, Georgia; and
32	32	WHEREAS, while his service in Shelby County began in
33	33	the 1980s, his most significant contributions started when
34	34	he served as a Shelby County Commissioner from 1991 to 2005;
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36	36	WHEREAS, for the past 20 years, Mr. Armstrong
37	37	dedicated himself to serving as the Shelby County's Property
38	38	Tax Commissioner, making a profound impact both
39	39	professionally and personally; his numerous professional
40	40	awards reflect his unwavering commitment to serving others,
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70	70	awards reflect his unwavering commitment to serving others,
71	71	a dedication deeply rooted in his strong faith; and
72	72	WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong was ordained as a deacon at
73	73	Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, and has
74	74	faithfully served his church family at First Baptist Church
75	75	of Columbiana for 43 years; and
76	76	WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong thoroughly enjoyed hunting and
77	77	fishing, and maintained an exceptionally strong golf game
78	78	throughout his life; above all, he cherished spending time
79	79	with his family, creating countless memories with those he
80	80	loved most; and
81	81	WHEREAS, he endured profound loss with the passing of
82	82	his beloved wife of 49 years, Virginia, in 2011; he later
83	83	faced the heartbreaking loss of their two sons, Scott and
84	84	Shane; through these difficult times, he found unwavering
85	85	strength in his deep and abiding faith, which he always
86	86	credited as his source of resilience ; and
87	87	WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his
88	88	sister-in-law, Ann Armstrong; nephew, Mark Armstrong
89	89	(Kelly); nieces, Carol Harrison (Ken) and Allison Campbell
90	90	(Luke); great-nephews, Jon Harrison and Matthew Campbell;
91	91	great-nieces, Jaselyn Tidmore (Jacob), Jana Baker (Chase),
92	92	Jennifer Matzke (Austin), and Jill Harrison; and
93	93	great-great-nephews Jackson Tidmore and Jon Calvin Baker;
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95	95	WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong was a valuable member of the
96	96	community and patriarch of his family, and he formed many
97	97	devoted friendships through the years; he will be
98	98	sorrowfully missed, but countless remembrances of his
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128	128	sorrowfully missed, but countless remembrances of his
129	129	companionship remain, and his memory will be forever
130	130	treasured in the hearts of those whose lives he shared ; now
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132	132	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
133	133	HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That while mourning the death of
134	134	Mr. Donald Wayne Armstrong, it is comforting to offer
135	135	gratitude for his long and meaningful life, and by copy of
136	136	this resolution, heartfelt sympathy is extended to his
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