SJR24 Summary

• Commends Tom Jones for outstanding lifetime achievement as an influencer of Alabama law during the 50th anniversary of the Alabama Law Institute's formation.

• Recognizes Jones as the third and last part-time Director of the Alabama Law Institute and credits him with shaping its legacy of excellence and developing generations of Alabama lawyers.

• Notes Jones began his distinguished career at The University of Alabama School of Law in 1962, holding positions including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Associate Dean, Vice Dean, Acting Dean, and currently Alumni Professor Emeritus of Law.

• Acknowledges Jones has represented Alabama in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws since 1967 and received an endowed scholarship in his name and Alabama Law Institute Office dedication on January 18, 2017.

• Honors Jones' character, integrity, and mentorship while acknowledging his spouse Shelly Jones' contributions to the education community in Tuscaloosa and the state.