HJR406 Summary

• Commends Jesse Whitfield Miles, Sr. for his contributions to the funeral service industry and community service in Alabama.

• Recognizes Miles' 50-year operation of Miles Funeral Home in Winfield, beginning in 1964 after serving as an apprentice and embalmer at Bell Funeral Home starting in 1949.

• Acknowledges Miles' professional credentials including his Certified Funeral Service Professional Designation and his roles as past president of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association and board member of the Alabama Board of Funeral Service.

• Honors Miles' community involvement as past District Governor of Lions International, Masonic Lodge member, and Winfield City Councilman, and his legacy of promoting volunteerism and education in mortuary science.

• House adopted 01-APR-14; Senate adopted 03-APR-14.