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AL HR14
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Hubbard
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AI Summary
- Posthumously honors Walter Liston "Sonny" Corcoran, Sr., for his selection for the Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award.
- Corcoran was born June 7, 1932, in Eufaula, Alabama, graduated from Auburn University in 1954 with a Bachelor's Degree, and was married to his wife Ann for nearly 50 years.
- Operated Corcoran Farms (a diversified row-crop and livestock enterprise) and Backyard Orchards (a fruit and vegetable operation offering educational programs for kindergarten through college students).
- Served as pioneer of the Boll Weevil Eradication Program in Alabama and held leadership positions in cotton, peanut, and cattle industry organizations, as well as local government and soil conservation efforts.
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family in tribute to his memory; Corcoran passed away in February 2005 and is survived by his wife, four children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Legislative Description
Corcoran, Walter Liston, Sr., selection for the Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award, posthumously commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Joint Rule 11
2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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