SJR30 Summary

• Congratulates and commends Herb Malone upon his retirement as founding President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, a position he held since 1993.

• Recognizes Malone's role in developing the Alabama Gulf Coast into a year-round tourism destination that welcomes 6 million visitors annually to an area with only 18,000 full-time residents.

• Acknowledges Malone's leadership through natural and man-made disasters including Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina, and Sally, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Highlights Malone's numerous accolades including membership in the Alabama Hospitality Hall of Fame and multiple Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year awards in 2001 and 2005.

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Mr. Malone as a token of the legislature's esteem and gratitude, and urges him to enjoy appreciating the Gulf Coast area during his retirement.