HJR238 Summary

• Resolution mourns the death of Don Markwell, a long-time Montgomery, Alabama resident born January 29, 1936 in Island, Kentucky

• Markwell had a 50-year radio career best known for his controversial talk show "Viewpoint," which he launched in 1967 on WCOV 1170 AM

• He co-founded Colonial Broadcasting in the mid-1970s with Robert E. Lowder and served as Vice President and General Manager, pioneering FM radio and country music formats

• Markwell is survived by his wife Nell Rankin Markwell, identical twin brother Ron, four sons, multiple grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

• The Legislature of Alabama extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, recognizing his legacy of innovative broadcasting and public service