SJR61 Summary

• Records the death of Senator Hinton Mitchem on January 22, 2013, at age 74.

• Acknowledges Mitchem's 32 years of combined legislative service, including eight terms in the Alabama Senate representing Marshall, Blount, Madison, and DeKalb Counties, and his service as President Pro Tempore during his final term.

• Highlights his major legislative accomplishments including creating the junior college chancellorship system, sponsoring the Alabama Housing Finance Authority, enacting TVA in-lieu-of-taxes law, and supporting state parks renovation and physical fitness programs.

• Commends Mitchem as a skilled consensus builder and budget expert known for integrity, kindness, and dedication to public service.

• Directs the Legislature to express condolences to his family and provide a copy of the resolution to them.