HJR138 Summary

• Mourns the death of Rear Admiral Dennis Matthew Brooks, United States Navy (Ret), who died on November 12, 2018, at age 83.

• Brooks was born November 23, 1934, in Fairfield, Alabama, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1957, and served 35 years in the Navy as a fighter pilot, test pilot, teacher, and in various leadership positions.

• After retiring in 1992, Brooks moved to Pell City and became active in community service, including founding Pell City's Habitat for Humanity and serving as Rotary District Governor for District 6860.

• Survivors include his wife of 60 years, three children, two grandchildren, two sisters, and extended family and friends.

• The Alabama Legislature records his death with deep sadness and offers this resolution as tribute to his life and service.