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HR91
BYM2CQ4-1
By Representative Oliver
RFD:
First Read: 25-Feb-25
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First Read: 25-Feb-25
HR____ HONORING UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN JAMES T. CULLINS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 95TH BIRTHDAY.
WHEREAS, with great pride and special pleasure,
joyful felicitations are conveyed to United States Army
Veteran James T. Cullins, on the occasion of his milestone
95th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cullins was born on February 26, 1930,
in Sylacauga, Alabama; in 1948, he joined the United States
Army when he was 18 years old and was sent to Germany, where
he served as a machine gunner during the Berlin Airlift and
saw World War II come to an end; he also served in the
Korean War; he was stationed on the edge of Russia,
operating a tank and preparing to enter Russia if ordered;
in 1952, he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant;
and
WHEREAS, in 1951, Mr. Cullins answered the call to
ministry and after his military career, he attended
Freed-Hardman University; after college, he was asked to
preach at the Alexander City Church of Christ; he also
enjoyed guest preaching at Bethany Baptist, Children's
Harbor, Church in the Pines on Lake Martin, Church of Christ
of the Highlands, and Chapman Healthcare and Assisted Living
Center; in a testament to his time in the military and the
importance of supporting Veterans, he found it truly
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importance of supporting Veterans, he found it truly
meaningful to preach at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home to
give back to a community that gave so much to him; and
WHEREAS, additionally, he helped Alexander City,
Alabama, acquire the senior living apartments Hillabee
Towers, in 1983; in his honor, they named the apartments the
James T. Cullins Hillabee Towers; as a part of a Veterans'
display at the Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex, he
orchestrated bringing in an airplane to add to the display;
forever a man of many hats, Mr. Cullins also served in the
Alabama Legislature from 1990-1994; and
WHEREAS, even after accumulating 95 years worth of
adventures, Mr. Cullins continues to look for areas in which
he might serve anyone around him and does not plan on
slowing down anytime soon; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That United States Army Veteran
James T. Cullins is highly honored and celebrated on the
occasion of his 95th Birthday Celebration, and this
resolution is offered to him in highest tribute and with
sincere best wishes for continued prosperity and blessings.
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