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3	3	HJR64
4	4	3F3RVEE-1
5	5	By Representative Carns
6	6	RFD: Rules
7	7	First Read: 13-Feb-25
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15	15	HJR___ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HARRY
16	16	JOSEPH LITTLETON.
17	17	WHEREAS, with an overwhelming sense of loss, we mourn
18	18	the death, yet celebrate the life, of Dr. Harry Joseph
19	19	Littleton of Mountain Brook, Alabama, whose passing on
20	20	January 8, 2025, at the age of 84, has left a void in the
21	21	lives of his loving family, friends, and the entire
22	22	community, where he was highly regarded; and
23	23	WHEREAS, born on June 30, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama,
24	24	to Jessie and Curtis Littleton, Harry Joseph Littleton
25	25	graduated from Gadsden High School in 1958; a standout
26	26	All-State halfback, he earned a place in the Gadsden High
27	27	School Hall of Fame; and
28	28	WHEREAS,Dr. Littleton attended the Georgia Institute
29	29	of Technology on a football scholarship, where he played
30	30	under the legendary coach Bobby Dodd and became a
31	31	distinguished member of the Georgia Tech Letterman's
32	32	Society; he went on to further his education at The
33	33	University of Alabama School of Medicine before serving as a
34	34	physician in the United States Navy for two years, stationed
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36	36	WHEREAS,following his military service, Dr.
37	37	Littleton completed his training in Obstetrics and
38	38	Gynecology; he became one of the first OBGYNs at Baptist
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68	68	Gynecology; he became one of the first OBGYNs at Baptist
69	69	Health Brookwood when the hospital opened in 1973,
70	70	dedicating 34 years to his practice; a respected member of
71	71	the Birmingham OBGYN Society, he contributed significantly
72	72	to the field throughout his career ; and
73	73	WHEREAS, Dr. Littleton was a devoted member of
74	74	Canterbury United Methodist Church for over 50 years,
75	75	actively participating in the Crawford Owen Bible Class; a
76	76	passionate Alabama football fan, he was also a proud member
77	77	of the Red Elephant Club, the President's Cabinet, and the
78	78	Monday Morning Quarterback Club ; and
79	79	WHEREAS, a lifelong golfer, Dr. Littleton was a
80	80	member of Shoal Creek and the Country Club of Birmingham,
81	81	where he enjoyed playing with the Rollers; an avid reader
82	82	and eternal learner, he had a deep love for history and
83	83	travel; he and his friends formed the Spartan Senior Travel
84	84	Squad, attending many Mountain Brook sporting events
85	85	together; above all, Dr. Littleton's greatest joy was his
86	86	family; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
87	87	affectionately known as "Da"; and
88	88	WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his high
89	89	school sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Kay Robinett
90	90	Littleton; children, Julie Smith, Michael Littleton (Amy),
91	91	and Kate Gillespie (Hunt); 10 grandchildren; two
92	92	great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Charles Robinett
93	93	(Donna); he was preceded in death by his parents; and his
94	94	sister, Sharon Carter; and
95	95	WHEREAS, a valued member of the community and loved
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126	126	by many, his service to others and his passion for life will
127	127	be remembered fondly; although his presence will be greatly
128	128	missed, the memory of Dr. Littleton will be cherished in the
129	129	hearts of all who knew and loved him ; now therefore,
130	130	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
131	131	HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the death of Dr. Harry
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133	133	we mourn his death, we also celebrate his life; this
134	134	resolution is offered in highest tribute, along with
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