SJR115 Summary

• Honors Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge John H. England, Jr. for 28 years of dedicated judicial service.

• Recognizes Judge England's career achievements including graduating from University of Alabama Law School in 1974, serving on Tuscaloosa City Council as one of the first African Americans elected in 1985, appointment to Circuit Court in 1993, and service on the Alabama Supreme Court from 1999-2001.

• Highlights his three children all graduating from University of Alabama Law School, with careers as a U.S. Magistrate Judge, Civil Rights Attorney, and Assistant City Attorney/Alabama House member.

• Notes his honor as the first African American to have a dormitory named after him at University of Alabama (John H. England, Jr. Hall) and his induction into Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame in 2006.

• Commends Judge England with gratitude and admiration upon his retirement, expressing best wishes for continued success and happiness.