HJR227 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Mr. Ardis Brewer Cotton of Headland, Alabama, who died on February 16, 2018, at age 92.

• Mr. Cotton earned a Bachelor's Degree from Alabama State University and a Master's Degree from Tuskegee Institute, and served as an educator at multiple schools and universities throughout his career.

• He served with honor in World War II and was a lifelong community activist championing youth and education, including serving as principal of Hartford High School and working as a Voter Registrant at the Henry County Courthouse.

• Mr. Cotton was a devoted member of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, Financial Secretary, and Sunday School teacher; he was married to Emma Mathis for 63 years and had three children.

• The Alabama Legislature expresses gratitude for his abundant life and offers the resolution as tribute to his legacy and condolences to his family and friends.