SJR158 Summary

• Records the death of Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Curtis Pitts, Jr., Ed.D., who died on March 31, 2010, at age 75.

• Honors his 20-year military career in the United States Air Force as a decorated fighter pilot, including a Silver Star for combat duty in Vietnam, Bronze Star, and Barry Goldwater "Top Gun" Award.

• Recognizes his educational leadership founding the Phenix City Campus of Troy University in 1975 as vice chancellor, growing it to nearly 2,000 students.

• Lists his academic credentials including a Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Auburn University, MBA from Georgia State University, and Bachelor of Science from Troy University.

• Expresses the Alabama Legislature's tribute to his legacy of dedicated service and extends condolences to his surviving family members.