HJR710 Summary

• Commends David Nix of Cottondale, Alabama for winning the Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of an American widgeon.

• Recognizes that Nix's winning artwork will be featured on the 2011-2012 Alabama waterfowl stamp, which licensed waterfowl hunters are required to purchase along with federal waterfowl stamps.

• Notes that after 26 years of submitting entries, this is Nix's second contest victory; he previously won in 2006 with a blue-winged teal entry.

• Acknowledges Nix's 30 years of wildlife painting and his persistence and skill in the artistic craft.

• Extended heartiest congratulations from the Alabama Legislature to Nix for his artistic achievement and continued success.