SJR45 Summary

• Records the death of Mr. Tennis Clinton "T.C." Britton, Jr., of Smiths Station, Alabama, who died on November 12, 2009, at age 77

• Honors his service as a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Army First Airborne Division and his educational credentials including degrees from University of West Alabama and Auburn University

• Recognizes his 13-year coaching tenure at Smiths Station High School (1956-1968) with a 99-25-1 football record and State Championship, plus a 177-58 basketball record and 148-31 baseball record

• Acknowledges his 24-year career as Superintendent of Lee County Schools beginning in 1968, his 53 years as a devout member of Smiths Station Baptist Church, and his community leadership roles

• Extends sympathy to his widow, Vernice Lowery Britton, and family