The resolution expresses profound admiration and appreciation for the service of former Representative Mary Sue McClurkin, who served the constituents of House District 43 in Alabama from 1998 to 2014. It highlights her background, including her education in Home Economics and a Master's Degree in Education, her business acumen as the owner of Alabama Butane Company and McClurkin Enterprises, and her extensive involvement in civic duties. Her roles included Chair of the House Education Policy Committee, Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Education Committee, and positions on various commissions and councils.
The resolution also acknowledges McClurkin's leadership roles within the American Legislative Exchange, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee, and the Shelby County Republican Party. It notes her recognition in Leadership Birmingham, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's Top 40 Under 40, and her community service on several boards, including the Mid-Alabama Cancer Society and the Business Council of Alabama. The resolution concludes by honoring and commending Mary Sue McClurkin for her dedicated service and offering her best wishes for her future endeavors.