AL HJR152

Joint resolution commending Thomas A. Harris for his 2024 induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame and his contributions to business, conservation, and public service in Alabama

Founded Merchant Capital, an investment banking firm headquartered in Montgomery that was ranked the number-one investment bank in Alabama by Thomson Reuters before its acquisition by Stifel Financial Corp. in 2014

Founded Birmingham Recovery Center and Longleaf Wellness and Recovery Centers in 2021 to provide treatment for substance use and mental health disorders

Founded Alabama Black Belt Adventures, a nonprofit promoting outdoor recreation, conservation, and tourism in Alabama's Black Belt region

Serves on boards of Alabama Wildlife Federation, Alabama Forest Land Trust, Junior Achievement of Alabama, and Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever; named Alabama Wildlife Governor's Conservationist of the Year