SJR65 Summary

• Mourns the death of Mr. James M. "Jimmy" Newby, Jr., who died on February 27, 2021, at age 75.

• Documents Mr. Newby's life including his birth in Columbia, Tennessee on April 21, 1945, service in the National Guard for six years, and founding of Newby Farms in 1967 where he ginned cotton.

• Recognizes his extensive service on agricultural and cooperative boards including Limestone Farmers Cooperative Board President (2000-present), Alabama Farmers Cooperative Board Chairman (2014-2016), and multiple other board positions from 1998-2016.

• Lists surviving family members including his wife of 46 years Martha Newby, two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, one brother, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews.

• Resolution adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature on March 16-30, 2021, offered as tribute to his life with condolences to his family.