SJR35 Summary

• Recognizes The Clayton Record newspaper in Clayton, Alabama for 100 years of publication under the leadership of the Gammell and Parish families since 1915.

• Documents the newspaper's multi-generational family ownership, beginning with Bill and Pearle Gammell, continuing through their daughter Bertie Gammell Parish, and extending to Rebecca Parish Beasley and Laney Parish Gulledge as fourth-generation members.

• Notes the publication's evolution from hot metal Linotype printing to modern methods while serving Barbour County residents for over 100 years.

• Credits key family members Bill Gammell, Pearle Gammell, and Bertie Parish with induction into the Alabama Press Association Hall of Honor; highlights The Clayton Record's 2003 recognition as an Alabama Centennial Retailer.

• Extends highest commendation to The Clayton Record for its 100th Anniversary in 2015 and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided for display.