The resolution expresses deep sorrow over the death of James Alvin "Jim" Littleton, a United States Army Veteran, who passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 84. Jim Littleton was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia, and graduated from Tuskegee Institute with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commercial Industries. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea as a radio operator and later continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Hazel Pope, his college sweetheart, and pursued a career that included key management positions in various companies and public service roles in Alabama.

Jim Littleton's contributions to his community and state were numerous, including his work as Executive Assistant to Governor Fob James, his involvement with the Masonic Lodge, and his active church membership at Saint John's African Methodist Church. He was remembered for his dedication to improving working conditions and advocating for fair job opportunities. The resolution honors his life and service, offering sympathy to his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren. The Alabama Legislature, with both houses concurring, acknowledges the loss of Jim Littleton with this tribute, sharing the grief of his family and friends.