HJR348 Summary

• Commends Perry Wilbourne of Foley, Alabama, for his professional achievements and contributions to his community upon his retirement on April 29, 2011.

• Recognizes Wilbourne's military service including a Vietnam deployment in 1965 where he received the Combat Infantryman's Badge and his continued service as a U.S. Army Reserve officer.

• Acknowledges his professional career as national president of the IH Farm Equipment Dealers Association, Perry County Airport Authority employee, City Administrator of Marion, and City Administrator/Clerk of Foley beginning in 1992.

• Highlights Wilbourne as the founder of the Antique Rose Trail in downtown Foley, featuring over 500 different roses with benches and gazebos, which was dedicated to him on April 13, 2011.

• Adopted by the House on April 19, 2011, and adopted by the Senate on April 21, 2011.