HJR197 Summary

• House Joint Resolution celebrating the life of Mrs. Tammy Underwood, who was born in Moline, Illinois and became a Red Bay, Alabama resident in 1979.

• Underwood earned a commercial art degree from Itawamba Community College and married Donald Underwood on May 9, 1981.

• Served as the first female member of the Red Bay Lions Club, holding leadership positions including club secretary and president, and was instrumental in establishing a Lions Club in Russellville, Alabama.

• Contributed extensively to community fundraising and service projects including scholarship fundraisers, children's clothing programs, eyeglasses distribution, and diabetes programs through the Lions Club.

• Held leadership roles in numerous community organizations including the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Red Bay Educational Foundation, Leadership Red Bay Team, and various civic committees and associations.