HR91 Summary

• Honors Leonard Lofton Mitchum, Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama, who passed away on February 7, 2016.

• Recognizes his mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University and induction into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in 2003, along with Silver and Gold Knight of Management awards from the National Management Association.

• Acknowledges his 37-year membership at Weatherly Heights Baptist Church and significant endowments to the Mitchum Presidential Scholarship at Auburn University and Huntsville Hospital Foundation for cardiac care.

• Celebrates his role as founding manager of the mechanical design team at Space Craft, Inc. (SCI), Alabama's largest industrial employer, where he served as Corporate Vice President and general manager before retiring.

• Survived by his wife of 63 years Ila Smith Mitchum, daughter Susan Mitchum Cox, grandchildren, and extended family.