HJR278 - Mourning the Death of Lorenza Patrick

• Honors Lorenza Patrick of Montgomery, Alabama, who served as Director of the Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University's College of Business Administration.

• Recognized Patrick's assistance to more than 2,600 clients, providing over 8,000 hours of one-on-one service that facilitated creation of more than 174 businesses across eight counties.

• Noted Patrick's role as director of the Alabama State University SBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Center, where he helped local businesses secure more than $166 million in contract dollars.

• Documented Patrick's educational background including a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Alabama State University and an MBA from Troy State University, plus professional certifications in entrepreneurial instruction and business counseling.

• Acknowledged Patrick's broader community contributions including service as an Admission Recruiter, adjunct college professor, founding member of Associate Managers Inc., church member, and devoted family man.