This resolution recognizes The Honor Foundation and retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Richard Clifford for their commitment to the United States Special Forces. The Honor Foundation is a nonprofit organization that assists members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces in transitioning to civilian careers, aiming to impact all 60,000 individuals within the Special Operations Forces Enterprise. The foundation is planning its Fourth Annual Swim for SOF event in San Diego, California, on September 14, 2024, which is a high-performance athletic event designed to showcase the resilience and determination of Special Operations Forces.
The resolution also commends Richard Clifford, a retired Navy SEAL from Alabama, for his service and ongoing support of The Honor Foundation. Clifford, who joined the military in 1986 and served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been actively involved in The Honor Foundation's Annual Swim for SOF as both a participant and an advocate since his retirement in 2017. The Legislature of Alabama expresses its appreciation and admiration for The Honor Foundation and Richard Clifford, dedicating the resolution to them and extending best wishes for their continued success.