A Resolution was given to the family in memory of Mr. Johnnie Morris. Mr. Morris passed away on May 31, 2014 and was a former Member of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (hereinafter “BJCC”) serving from 1972 until 1976.
Mr. Morris lived a life of service to his community holding numerous memberships in service clubs such as, The Lions Club, Masons, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and the Touchdown Club; and
Mr. Morris was an integral part of the growth and development of the BJCC in its early years with a particular interest in developing the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
His service to the BJCC, the Sports Hall of Fame, and the community at large enured to the benefit of the citizens of Birmingham and Jefferson County;
The Staff and Board of Directors of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center does hereby commend Mr. Morris for his years of service and the good life which he lived; and a copy of the Resolution was spread upon the minutes of this Board and presented to the family of Mr. Johnnie Morris on this the 16th day of July, 2014.
