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4 | 4 | | KKQRAUA-1 |
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5 | 5 | | By Representative Sellers |
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6 | 6 | | RFD: |
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7 | 7 | | First Read: 11-Feb-25 |
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12 | 12 | | 5 KKQRAUA-1 02/06/2025 LMG (L)lmg 2025-624 |
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14 | 14 | | First Read: 11-Feb-25 |
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15 | 15 | | HR____ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ROLAND |
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16 | 16 | | MIXON, SR. |
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17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, it is with deep sadness that we note the |
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18 | 18 | | death of Roland Mixon, Sr. on February 3, 2025, at the age |
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19 | 19 | | of 84; his passing leaves a void in the lives of his loving |
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20 | 20 | | family, many friends, and the community, where he was highly |
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21 | 21 | | regarded; and |
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22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Roland Mixon was born on February 10, 1940, |
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23 | 23 | | in Birmingham, to the union of Essie Mae and Robuster Mixon; |
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24 | 24 | | he graduated from Westfield High School in 1959, and |
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25 | 25 | | embarked on a life filled with dedication and hard work; and |
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26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Roland Mixon accepted Christ at an early age |
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27 | 27 | | and remained a devoted member of First Missionary Baptist |
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28 | 28 | | Church in Hueytown throughout his life; his service to the |
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29 | 29 | | church was unwavering, and he faithfully served as a Deacon, |
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30 | 30 | | Bass Choir Member, Clothes Closet Member, Evangelism |
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31 | 31 | | Ministry Member, and Sunday School Teacher; and |
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32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, he was blessed to marry the love of his |
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33 | 33 | | life, Eunice Fay Watkins, on April 11, 1959, and together |
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34 | 34 | | they built a loving family, welcoming four children: Janice, |
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35 | 35 | | Alesia, Roland, Jr., and Kendra; and |
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36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Roland Mixon was known to be a diligent and |
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37 | 37 | | devoted employeee; he worked at Hillman Hospital, U.S. |
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38 | 38 | | Pipeshop, Concord Mines, and ultimately at Oak Grove Mine, |
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68 | 68 | | Pipeshop, Concord Mines, and ultimately at Oak Grove Mine, |
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69 | 69 | | where he dedicated over 30 years as a coal miner; his strong |
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70 | 70 | | work ethic and commitment to providing for his family were |
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71 | 71 | | evident in all that he did; and |
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72 | 72 | | WHEREAS, Roland Mixon was preceded in death by his |
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73 | 73 | | parents; sister, Annie Ruth Mixon Brown; grandmother, |
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74 | 74 | | Mahalia Scott; aunt, Willie Scott Woods; and nephew, Kerry |
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75 | 75 | | Mixon, Sr.; and |
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76 | 76 | | WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving and cherished |
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77 | 77 | | wife of 65 years, Eunice Fay Mixon; children, Janice Towns |
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78 | 78 | | (Gregory), Alesia Leggett (Robert), Roland "Mickey" Mixon, |
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79 | 79 | | Jr. (Venice), and Kendra Mixon; 11 grandchildren; 11 |
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80 | 80 | | great-grandchildren; and a host of other much-loved and |
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81 | 81 | | devoted close family members and friends; and |
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82 | 82 | | WHEREAS, Roland Mixon lived a life of faith, service, |
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83 | 83 | | and love; he leaves behind a legacy which will long endure |
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84 | 84 | | the passage of time and remain as a comforting memory to all |
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85 | 85 | | who were privileged to have known and loved him; now |
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86 | 86 | | therefore, |
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87 | 87 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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88 | 88 | | LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Roland Mixon, Sr. |
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89 | 89 | | is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is |
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90 | 90 | | offered in tribute to his life and legacy, along with |
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91 | 91 | | heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by |
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