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By Senators Hatcher, Stewart, Smitherman, Singleton, Figures,
Coleman, Beasley, Coleman-Madison, Albritton, Allen, Barfoot,
Bell, Butler, Carnley, Chambliss, Chesteen, Elliott, Givhan,
Gudger, Hovey, Jones, Kelley, Kitchens, Livingston, Melson,
Orr, Price, Roberts, Sessions, Shelnutt, Stutts, Waggoner,
Weaver, Williams
RFD:
First Read: 04-Mar-25
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First Read: 04-Mar-25
Enrolled, An Act,
SJR___ COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHNNY HARDWICK ON THE
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS CIRCUIT JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
WHEREAS, on the eve of the conclusion of Judge Johnny
Hardwick's long and storied career of public service to the
State of Alabama as Presiding Montgomery County Circuit
Judge, we find it necessary and proper to recount his many
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Judge Hardwick was appointed by Governor Don
Siegelman to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County on June
27, 2001; in 2002, he was elected to a six-year term, and in
2008, 2014, and 2020 he was resoundingly re-elected; he has
served on the Circuit Court for 24 years and currently
serves as Presiding Circuit Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial
Circuit; and
WHEREAS, Judge Hardwick has over 40 years of legal
and judicial experience; he spent nearly 20 years in private
practice where he represented people and businesses in a
broad variety of cases; he has also served as an Assistant
United States Attorney, Legal Services Housing Specialist,
and a Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of
Alabama; and
WHEREAS, as an attorney, Judge Hardwick successfully
represented many victims, businesses, and organizations; he
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represented many victims, businesses, and organizations; he
also effectively litigated capital murder cases and serious
felony matters; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Judge Johnny Hardwick
has earned respect for his outstanding capability,
integrity, and tireless dedication; while serving as
District Judge, he has presided over complex litigation,
including legislative re-apportionment cases, class actions,
medical malpractice, products liability, business
dissolution, and capital murder cases; and
WHEREAS, Judge Hardwick also served as President of
the Alabama Association of Circuit Court Judges, which is
comprised of 148 judges who sit on the bench within 41
circuits of jurisdiction; he previously served as the
president-elect and secretary of the association and chaired
a number of different committees; and
WHEREAS, dedicated to service in the greater
Montgomery County Community, Judge Hardwick's numerous
involvements include service as former Chairman of the Board
of Trustees for the Mount Gillard Baptist Church; President
of the Capital City Bar Association; and Vice Chair of the
Montgomery County Democratic Conference; he has also
maintained membership in many organizations, such as the
Montgomery Chapter of the NAACP; the Alpha Psi Omega
Dramatics Fraternity; and the Alabama Lawyers Association
(NBA Region 11 Affiliate); and
WHERES, Judge Hardwick is also a life member of the
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and a life member
of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and
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of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and
WHEREAS, although Judge Hardwick is retiring from the
court, this body knows well that his dedication to public
service will not end; rather, the commendations within this
resolution are given with the knowledge that he will
continue serving his fellow Alabamians and fellow humans for
many days to come; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Honorable Johnny
Hardwick, Montgomery County District Judge, is highly
honored and commended for his service to the State of
Alabama, and this resolution is offered to him in deepest
admiration and appreciation, along with sincere best wishes
for the future.
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for the future.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
SJR32
Senate 04-Mar-25
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 05-Mar-25
By: Senator Hatcher
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