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AL HR197

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends John and Mary Garrett for being named Willie and Betty Farrior Family Foundation Honorees for their community contributions
  • Recognizes the foundation established in 2017 by Mary Louise Farrior-White and Retired Colonel Cedrick A. Farrior, named after Willie Farrior, the first African American hired by the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in 1973 and first Black Blind Worker of the Year
  • Notes John and Mary Garrett met at Alabama School for the Blind in 1962, attended college, and married in summer 1973; they have one daughter and one granddaughter
  • Highlights their 55-year membership at Central Baptist Church and involvement with the Alabama School for the Blind Alumni Workers Association, Talladega Antique Car Club, Talladega Community Theater, and Alabama Retired Educators
  • Expresses the House of Representatives' highest honors and commendations to the Garretts for their distinguished community service

Legislative Description

John and Mary Garrett, commended

Last Action

Joint Rule 11

4/3/2025

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