AL HJR254

Commends Carolyn Middleton for her outstanding professional achievements and dedicated service to the State of Alabama in the Executive Budget Office and Finance Director's Office.

Recognizes her nearly 36-year career beginning in September 1977 as an intern and serving as State Budget Officer since April 2006, working with seven Governors and 23 Finance Directors.

Notes her retirement effective April 30, 2013, and acknowledges her essential contributions to state government budgeting and her receipt of the George A. Bell Award from the National Association of State Budget Officers.

Honors her exemplary qualities of devotion, trustworthiness, competence, patience, and integrity that earned respect throughout state government.

Extends best wishes for her well-deserved retirement and leisure activities with her husband, Jimmie Middleton.