HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Affiliation: (R) District: House District 36 County: Calhoun County, St. Clair County, Talladega County District Phone: 256-239-9190 District Fax: Street: Post Office Box 4432 Office: City: Anniston State: AL Postal Code: 36204 District Email: [email protected]

Representative Randy Wood was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and is serving his second term. Prior to serving in the House, Representative Wood served as a Calhoun County commissioner from 1998-2002. Representative Wood is a graduate of Saks High School and Southern Union College. He owns Wood's Auto Body Shop in Anniston.

Representative Wood served six years in the Alabama National Guard, and is a member of the Saks Civitan Club, Weaver Lions Club, and the Fraternal Order of Police - Lodge #4. Born in Tift County, Georgia on March 25, 1947, he has one daughter, Allison, son-in-law Kevin Thrasher and two grandchildren, Payton and Conner.

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Rep.

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 15 County: Jefferson County, Shelby County District Phone: 205-960-7526 District Fax: Street: Post Office Box 516 Office: City: McCalla State: AL Postal Code: 35111

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Allen Farley was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives on November 2, 2010. He attended Jefferson State Junior College and Jacksonville State University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Representative Farley had a 36-year career in law enforcement, the last seven of which he served as Assistant Jefferson County Sheriff. He currently serves as Chairman of the Auxiliary Board of the Jefferson County Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. He is married to Muriel Farley and they have three daughters and 10 grandchildren. Representative Farley and his wife are members of Grace Life Baptist Church in McCalla.

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Rep. Thomas Jackson

Affiliation: (D) District: House District 68 Baldwin County, Clarke County, Conecuh County, Marengo County: County, Monroe County, Washington County District Phone: 334-636-8119 District Fax: Street: Post Office Box 636 Office: City: Thomasville State: AL Postal Code: 36784

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Thomas Jackson was elected in 1994. He was born on August 24, 1949, received his B.S. in Psychology from Knoxville College, and his M.A. in Education and Counseling from Alabama State University. He and his wife, Dorothy, are the parents of four children: Kimberly, Terence, Thomas III, and Trumaine. Representative Jackson serves as Director of the Upward Bound Program for Alabama Southern College, and Associate Pastor for Church of God in Christ. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, the National Black Caucus for State Legislators, the Alabama and National Education Associations, and the Kiwanis Club. Representative Jackson has also served as past Vice-Chairman of the Clarke County Democratic Conference, as past President of the Clarke County Education Association, and currently serves as Coordinator of the Thomasville Precinct-ADC and as member of the Board of Directors for the Southwest Alabama Boys and Girls Club.

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Rep.

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 45 County: Jefferson County, Shelby County District Phone: 205-699-7392 District Fax: Street: 7049 Briarwood Lane Office: City: Leeds State: AL Postal Code: 35094

District Email: [email protected] Representative E. Richard (Dickie) Drake was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in a special election in 2011. He served 42 years in the military and is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. During that time, he served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Kosovo, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Representative Drake flew 102 combat sorties with over 500 hours of combat time. He has 31 military awards including: Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with 4 devices; Aerial Achievement Medal with 2 devices; Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 devices; Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 devices; Southwest Asia Service Medal with star; Kosovo Campaign Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; and Iraqi Campaign Medal. Among his awards are the coveted Colonel Leo Thorsness Veteran Award and the National Patrick Henry Award. Representative Drake participates in numerous charitable and philanthropic community groups, coached youth baseball 17 years, and serves on the Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee. He is past president and current board member of the Leeds Historical Society as well as a current board member of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce. He is also past vice-president of the Leeds Jaycees; past president of Leeds Youth Baseball where he served two terms; charter member of Leeds Exchange Club; member of the Chief’s Council, 117 ARW, and a member of the E-9 Association of the State of Alabama. He serves as a member of the advisory board for Lehigh Hanson as well as for Three Hots and a Cot, an organization for homeless veterans. Representative Drake is a member of the Military Stability and Job Creation Commission. He is also a Deacon of the Leeds First Baptist Church.He has been married to the former Anita Smith for 44 years and they have two sons; Heath (Ashley) and Jared; five grandchildren: Lexi, Jackson, Colin, Colton and Addye. Both of his sons serve our country in the military as officers; Heath as a Company Commander (MP) USAR and Jared as a Pilot (Aircraft Commander and IP) USAF.

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Rep. Chris England

Affiliation: (D) District: House District 70 County: Tuscaloosa County District Phone: 205-535-4859 District Fax: Street: 1681 Ozier Drive Office: City: Tuscaloosa State: AL Postal Code: 35405

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Christopher J. England was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 2006.

He was born on August 19, 1976 and received a BA in English and BA in Political Science from Howard University in 1999. He then graduated with a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 2002.

Representative England is an associate city attorney for the City of Tuscaloosa.

He is a member of the Police Athletic League Board of Directors and also PRIDE Board of Directors. Hs is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Representative England is married to Shea and they have three beautiful children, and they attend Bailey Tabernacle CME church in Tuscaloosa.

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Rep.

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 23 County: DeKalb County, Jackson County District Phone: District Fax: Street: 100 Peachtree Street Office: City: Scottsboro State: AL Postal Code: 35768

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Tommy Hanes was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.

He is a retired firefighter.

Representative Hanes has been married for more than 30 years to his wife Rhonda and they have two daughters, Laura (Michael) Pattillo and Amber.

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Rep. ,

Affiliation: (D) District: House District 59 County: Jefferson County District Phone: 205-229-9966 District Fax: Street: 1622 36th Avenue North Office: City: Birmingham State: AL Postal Code: 35207

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Mary Moore was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Tuskegee University, her Certificate of Medical Technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and MBA in Human Resource Development from Alabama A&M University.

Representative Moore is a retired medical technologist from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Birmingham. She is a member of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, a former member of the Birmingham School Board, past President of the ACIPCO Finley Neighborhood, and former member of the Birmingham Industrial Water Board and Birmingham Trade Mart.

Representative Moore has one son, Michael, who is married to Chrisie, and two granddaughters, Amber and Addison.

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Rep. Connie C. Rowe

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 13 County: Blount County, Walker County District Phone: 205-522-1659 District Fax: Street: Post Office Box 4 Office: City: Jasper State: AL Postal Code: 35502

District Email: [email protected]

Representative was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.

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Rep.

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 64 County: Baldwin County, Monroe County District Phone: 251-937-1391 District Fax: Street: 55550 State Hwy. 59 N Office: City: Stockton State: AL Postal Code: 36579

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Harry Shiver was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 2006.

In addition to his Standing Committee assignments, Representative Shiver is also a member of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Rep.

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 51 County: Jefferson District Phone: 205-254-1700 District Fax: Street: Post Office Box 126 Office: City: Morris State: AL Postal Code: 35116

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Allen Treadaway was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 2006. He was born on September 25, 1961, and received his Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission from the Birmingham Police Academy. Representative Treadaway serves as a Police Captain with the City of Birmingham. He is a past president of the Birmingham Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1, recognized as the Officer of the Year (1992) by the City of Birmingham and the Most Outstanding Member of the Year (2004-2005) by the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police. Representative Treadway is a past director of Toys for Tots and a current Board member of the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System. He and his wife, Susan are the parents of five children: Kelsey, Erin, Tyler, Ally and Cody, and they are members of Enon Baptist Church.

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Rep. Isaac Whorton

Affiliation: (R) District: House District 38 County: Chambers County, Lee County District Phone: 334-756-9090 District Fax: Street: 4309 20th Avenue Office: City: Valley State: AL Postal Code: 36854

District Email: [email protected]

Representative Isaac Whorton was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.

He is a 2002graduate of Auburn University and a 2006 graduate of Thomas Goode Jones School of Law.

Representative Whorton is an attorney in private practice.

He and his wife Macy have three children; Avery, Eli, and Kayla.

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