HJR240 Summary

• Commends Representative Arthur Payne for his 36 years of dedicated public service to the State of Alabama.

• Recognizes Payne's service representing House District 44 in Jefferson County since his first election in 1978.

• Acknowledges his credentials including a BS in Business Administration from Auburn University and an MA in Education Administration and MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

• Notes his military service in the United States Army, church membership, and involvement in community organizations including the Center Point Civitan Club.

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Representative Payne in recognition of his decision not to seek reelection in 2014.