HJR460 Summary

• Mourns the death of George Lindsey, who died on May 6, 2012, at age 83.

• Recognizes Lindsey as an internationally acclaimed actor best known for playing Goober Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show" (1964-1968), "Mayberry RFD" (1968-1971), and "Hee Haw" (1971-1993), with additional credits in "The Twilight Zone," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "Gunsmoke," and "MASH."

• Honors his military service in the United States Air Force for three years after graduating from Florence State Teachers College in 1952, and his work as a coach and history teacher before his Broadway debut.

• Commends his extensive charitable contributions including establishing the George Lindsey Academic Scholarships at the University of North Alabama, raising over $1 million for Alabama Special Olympics over 17 years beginning in 1973, and raising over $400,000 for the George Lindsey Aquatic Center at the Alabama State Hospital for the Mentally Retarded.

• Offers deepest sorrow for his death and heartfelt sympathy to his family.