AL SJR84

Honors the death of Honorable George Patrick Evans of Selma, Alabama, who died on May 15, 2023, at age 78.

Recognizes Evans's educational background including a Bachelor of Education Degree from Kansas and Master of Education Degree from the University of West Alabama, and his career as an educator and first Black Superintendent of the Dallas County School System.

Commemorates Evans's 16 years as the first African American President of the Selma City Council and his two terms as Mayor of Selma beginning in 2008, during which he worked to create jobs, secure federal resources, and improve quality of life.

Acknowledges Evans's influential career in basketball officiating, including NCAA tournament games, over 30 years officiating SWAC games, and grading officials for SEC games at the University of Alabama.

Records the legislature's deep sadness at Evans's death and offers the resolution as tribute to his life with heartfelt sympathy to his family.