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AL HR212

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Prince Chestnut

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Records the death of Mayor George P. Evans of Selma, Alabama, who passed away on May 15, 2023, at age 78.
  • Honors Evans' career as the first Black Superintendent of the Dallas County School System and first African American President of the Selma City Council, serving 16 years in that position.
  • Recognizes Evans' two terms as Mayor of Selma starting in 2008, during which he worked to create jobs, secure federal resources, revitalize downtown, and improve quality of life for residents.
  • Acknowledges Evans' prominent role in basketball officiating, including NCAA tournament games and over 30 years officiating SWAC games as conference director of officials.
  • Extends sympathy to Evans' family and honors his legacy of advocacy for special needs children through the Evans Special Benefit Fund golf tournament.

Legislative Description

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE GEORGE P. EVANS.

George Evans, Death Mourned

Last Action

Introduced

5/18/2023

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