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By Senators Waggoner, Roberts, Bell, Weaver
RFD: Rules
First Read: 09-Apr-25
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Enrolled, An Act,
SJR___ MOURNING THE DEATH AND HONORING THE LIFE OF DONALD
WAYNE ARMSTRONG.
WHEREAS, the death of Mr. Donald Wayne Armstrong of
Wilsonville, Alabama, on March 6, 2025, is noted with
sadness, and his long and full life of 84 years is commended
and celebrated with thanksgiving; and
WHEREAS, born on August 15, 1940, to J.C. and Amy
Armstrong, Donald Wayne Armstrong graduated from Shelby
County High School in 1958 and later earned a Bachelor
Degree in Business from Alabama College, now known as the
University of Montevallo; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted in the Army National Guard in
1963, serving with valor for six years; his career included
work with U.S. Steel, as well as nine years at USS
Agri-Chemical in Albany, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, while his service in Shelby County began in
the 1980s, his most significant contributions started when
he served as a Shelby County Commissioner from 1991 to 2005;
and
WHEREAS, for the past 20 years, Mr. Armstrong
dedicated himself to serving as the Shelby County's Property
Tax Commissioner, making a profound impact both
professionally and personally; his numerous professional
awards reflect his unwavering commitment to serving others,
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awards reflect his unwavering commitment to serving others,
a dedication deeply rooted in his strong faith; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong was ordained as a deacon at
Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, and has
faithfully served his church family at First Baptist Church
of Columbiana for 43 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong thoroughly enjoyed hunting and
fishing, and maintained an exceptionally strong golf game
throughout his life; above all, he cherished spending time
with his family, creating countless memories with those he
loved most; and
WHEREAS, he endured profound loss with the passing of
his beloved wife of 49 years, Virginia, in 2011; he later
faced the heartbreaking loss of their two sons, Scott and
Shane; through these difficult times, he found unwavering
strength in his deep and abiding faith, which he always
credited as his source of resilience; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his
sister-in-law, Ann Armstrong; nephew, Mark Armstrong
(Kelly); nieces, Carol Harrison (Ken) and Allison Campbell
(Luke); great-nephews, Jon Harrison and Matthew Campbell;
great-nieces, Jaselyn Tidmore (Jacob), Jana Baker (Chase),
Jennifer Matzke (Austin), and Jill Harrison; and
great-great-nephews, Jackson Tidmore and Jon Calvin Baker;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong was a valuable member of the
community and patriarch of his family, and he formed many
devoted friendships through the years; he will be
sorrowfully missed, but countless remembrances of his
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sorrowfully missed, but countless remembrances of his
companionship remain, and his memory will be forever
treasured in the hearts of those whose lives he shared; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That while mourning the death of
Mr. Donald Wayne Armstrong, it is comforting to offer
gratitude for his long and meaningful life, and by copy of
this resolution, heartfelt sympathy is extended to his
grieving family.
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grieving family.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 15-Apr-25
By: Senator Waggoner
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