HJR 160 Summary

• House Joint Resolution honoring Ms. Frazine Taylor on her retirement as Head of Reference for the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

• Ms. Taylor is a former Peace Corps volunteer with a Master in Information Studies degree from Atlanta University and over 20 years of experience as a librarian, archivist, lecturer, and writer.

• Ms. Taylor has received numerous awards including the Alabama State Employees Association's Employee of the Year award and holds leadership positions in multiple professional organizations including the Society of Alabama Archivists and Alabama Historical Association.

• Ms. Taylor authored "Researching African American Genealogy in Alabama: A Resource Guide" and contributed to the PBS series "African American Lives 2."

• The legislature commends Ms. Taylor for her distinguished service and career achievements and offers sincere thanks for her service and best wishes for future endeavors.