HJR45 - Mourning the Death of Vernon Alton Newbill

• Expresses legislative condolences for Vernon Alton Newbill of Mobile, Alabama, who died on January 3, 2016, at age 71.

• Honors Newbill's athletic achievements including varsity sports at Vigor High School (two state championship teams) and membership on University of Alabama's 1964 and 1965 national championship football teams.

• Recognizes his 37-year career as a licensed professional electrical engineer with International Paper and 10 years with Kellogg, Brown, and Root, as well as 29 years coaching youth football and baseball.

• Acknowledges his service as deacon, elder, and Bible class teacher at University Church of Christ and his mission work to the Philippine Islands.

• Survived by his wife of 50 years (Camilla Ann Jones Newbill), three children, five grandchildren, and three siblings.