HJR4 Summary

• Honors Mr. James K. "Jimmy" Lyons for his contributions to Alabama as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama State Docks.

• Recognizes his career progression from professional advisor (October 1, 1997) through Deputy Assistant Director (October 27, 1998) to Acting Director (May 11, 1999) and ultimately Director and Chief Executive Officer (August 28, 2000).

• Credits Lyons with overseeing terminal development projects including the Axis Inland Dock, Pier A North, and McDuffie Terminal, and leveraging private capital for cargo facilities.

• Acknowledges his role in recruiting major employers to Alabama including Yamaha Motor Corporation, International Shipholding Corporation, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

• Dedicates the resolution to Lyons with appreciation and admiration upon his retirement, including efforts to deepen the Mobile Ship Channel to make Alabama's seaport one of the nation's deepest by 2025.