HJR283 Summary

• Commends Senator Jimmy Holley on his retirement after 44 years of service as a state legislator, representing one of the longest tenures in any state legislature in the nation.

• Recognizes Holley's legislative accomplishments including securing appropriations to rebuild Elba's schools after a flood and Enterprise High School after the 2007 tornado, and authoring legislation establishing the state's largest legislative support staff agency.

• Acknowledges Holley's service in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1974 to 1994 and in the State Senate representing the 31st District since 1998, including his work as chair of the Legislative Council and current service as chair of the Senate Government Affairs Committee.

• Declares Holley a legendary lawmaker of Alabama and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him as recognition of his dedicated service.

• Resolution was adopted by the House on April 6, 2022 and the Senate on April 7, 2022.