HR 420 Summary

• Commends Robert Walter Higgins, a state employee and veterans' advocate with 20 years of service to the Alabama Department of Veterans' Affairs, upon his retirement.

• Recognizes his exemplary performance as District II Manager and Tuscaloosa County Veterans' Service Officer in improving quality of life for veterans and family members through education benefits and claims processing assistance.

• Acknowledges that his efforts generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in veteran education, pension, and disability benefit payments.

• Honors his implementation of a network hub system in District II and his participation in veterans' outreach events including Homeless Veterans Stand Downs and Veterans Supermarket of Veterans Benefits.

• Offers the resolution in highest admiration on behalf of the grateful citizens of the State of Alabama recognizing his 20 years of dedicated service and outstanding support to Alabama veterans.