AL HR173

Commends Judge William Henry Rhea, III, for 32 years of service as Judge of Alabama's Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, retiring in January 2019 as the second longest serving circuit judge in the state.

Recognizes Judge Rhea's education including a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama's Culverhouse School of Business (1968) and Juris Doctorate from the Farrah School of Law (1975), plus six years of National Guard service.

Acknowledges his legal career including 11 years in private law practice and service as city attorney for multiple municipalities and municipal judge for Glencoe.

Details his community involvement including serving as president of the Alabama Circuit Judges Association, member of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Alabama Board of Directors, and recognition as Patriot of the Year in 2009.

Directs that Judge Rhea receive a copy of the resolution expressing sincere personal regard and best wishes for a rewarding retirement.