SJR11 Summary

• Commends William D. (Bill) Newton for 40 years of outstanding professional achievement in public service.

• Recognizes his tenure with the Alabama Finance Department from April 1994 to November 2016, serving as Assistant Finance Director and Acting Director of Finance (May 2009–January 2011 and June 2013–October 2016).

• Acknowledges his education including a Bachelor of Science in Finance and MBA from the University of Alabama and a Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law, plus prior experience as an investment and commercial banker.

• Highlights his leadership roles including Senate Fiscal Officer, Director of the Legislative Fiscal Office, City of Huntsville Finance Director, and presidencies of the National Association of State Budget Officers and chair of the Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank.

• Adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2017 and the House on February 16, 2017.