SJR40 Summary

• Commends Ruby Smith Neeley for her 35 years of service on the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) Board of Trustees, representing District 9 from August 1979 to October 28, 2014.

• Recognizes Neeley as the second woman and longest-serving female trustee on the CAEC Board, with the second longest tenure of service overall, and notes her service as Secretary/Treasurer.

• Acknowledges her oversight of CAEC's growth from 18,000 to 42,000 meters and her support for affordable and reliable electric service to rural Alabama communities.

• Recognizes her 22 years of service on PowerSouth's Board of Directors, where she served on five committees and represented CAEC as delegate to the Alabama Rural Electric Association.

• Directs the Alabama Legislature to express appreciation to Neeley for her immeasurable service and to provide her with a copy of the resolution.