AL HR80

Alabama House Resolution mourning the death of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr. of Thomasville, Alabama, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at age 75

First Black male student to attend Thomasville High School, where he was an honor roll student, played clarinet and football, and graduated early

Earned degrees from Southern University, University of Alabama, and University of Buffalo in police science studies, plus a Master of Science degree from the Institute of Investigative Sciences

Had a long career with Ford Motor Company in Buffalo, New York and Dearborn, Michigan as a plan specialist for retirement administration

Survived by his wife of 52 years, Audrey W. Ayers, one son, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two siblings