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WHEREAS, in recognition of the many contributions made to the City of Hoover, Alabama, by Representative Hawkins, the Hoover City Council and Mayor adopted Resolution No. 2160-99 on July 6, 1999, requesting the Legislature of Alabama to adopt a resolution naming the John Hawkins Parkway; and
WHEREAS, State Representative John H. Hawkins has served with honor and distinction in the Alabama Legislature for more than 25 years, while ably representing the residents of Hoover, Alabama, in House District 48; and
WHEREAS, Representative Hawkins, who has lived in House District 48 for more than 45 years, has dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of the local community and schools, especially the public roadway systems in the City of Hoover, and those who have had the tremendous pleasure of knowing him have been enriched by his countless endeavors on their behalf; and
WHEREAS, through his hard work and tireless commitment, Representative Hawkins secured the necessary funding and approval for the roadway improvements in and along Alabama Highway 150 between Alabama Highway 31 and South Shades Crest Road and it is the desire of the people in House District 48, as evidenced by Resolution No. 2160-99, that their appreciation be publicly acknowledged in a lasting and appropriate manner; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That a portion of Highway 150 between Highway 31 and South Shades Crest Road is hereby designated the John Hawkins Parkway and it is further resolved that appropriate officials are requested to place and maintain markers designating the John Hawkins Parkway as provided in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be provided for presentation to Representative John Hawkins as a memento of this designation by the Alabama Legislature.