HR1053 Summary

• The House of Representatives honors the City of Hueytown on its 50th Anniversary, celebrated on May 6, 2010.

• Hueytown was incorporated on May 6, 1960, and comprises more than 14 square miles of residential and commercial properties in both suburban and rural areas.

• The city is recognized for notable citizens including NASCAR legends Bobby Allison and Red Farmer, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Joe Morton, and Medal of Honor recipient Henry E. "Red" Erwin.

• A Golden Anniversary Banquet was scheduled by the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce on April 26, 2010, at North Highlands Baptist Church with guest speaker Eli Gold.

• The resolution conveys the House's highest tribute, congratulations, and best wishes for Hueytown's future as a city of "Pride, Patriotism, and Progress."