AL HJR302

Joint resolution commending Senator Thomas Wayne "Tom" Butler upon his retirement after serving in the Alabama Legislature since 1982, including 12 years in the House of Representatives (1982-1994) and 30+ years in the Senate representing District 2

Recognizes infrastructure achievements including the $92 million U.S. 72 widening project, advocacy for four-laning Alabama 53, and securing $7 million for a Saturn IB rocket replacement at the Ardmore Welcome Center

Credits Butler with authoring the BRAC Education Bill that brought $175 million to local schools and legislation enabling the City of Madison to establish its own school system

Highlights veterans' advocacy including sponsoring legislation for state veterans' nursing homes in Huntsville and Bay Minette, and securing funding for the Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens

Acknowledges healthcare contributions including legislation placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, government buildings, and volunteer fire departments statewide