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This resolution, passed by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama, expresses profound sadness and offers a tribute to the life of Samuel Ralph Garrett, Jr., who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 75. The resolution highlights his significant achievements, including being the first Black male student at Thomasville High School, his academic pursuits at Southern University and The University of Alabama where he joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and his subsequent career in police science and later with Ford Motor Company. It also acknowledges his 52-year marriage to Audrey W. Ayers, their son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and his personal interests such as riding motorcycles, target shooting, and cooking, describing him as a mild-mannered man with a steady presence and warm humor. The resolution conveys heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family, whose loss is shared by many.

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