HR433 Summary

• Commends George William Roy for 49 years of dedicated public service to the City of Calera and the State of Alabama.

• Recognizes Roy's military service as a U.S. Navy seaman in the South Pacific during the mid 1940s and his professional career as General Manager of Central Maintenance at Trinity Industries, Incorporated from 1948-1993.

• Details Roy's public service including roles as Deputy Sheriff (beginning 1950), Council Member (1960-1965), Mayor of Calera (1965-1968, 1972-1980, 1984-2009), Parks and Recreation Board member (1960-1965), Fire Department trustee (1960-1965), and High School trustee (1969-1976).

• Acknowledges his community involvement with Calera United Methodist Church (member since 1957), Shelby County Committee of 100, Calera Civitan Club presidency, and 2002 election as president of the League of Municipalities.

• Notes Roy's family of five children, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, along with honors including the 1993 Distinguished Service Award of the Alabama League of Municipalities and 2001 Public Servant of the Year Award.