MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF COMMISSIONER W.O. PACE. WHEREAS, we note the death of Commissioner W.O. "Bill" Pace with deep sadness and regret; his immeasurable life is commended and celebrated with great thanksgiving; and \tWHEREAS, the passing of Commissioner Pace leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace was 90-years-old at the time of his passing and is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen Monfee Pace; he is also survived by four children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace was born in Deatsville, Alabama, on September 1, 1932, and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1951; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace joined the Air Force and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, serving his country in the Korean War Conflict; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace served on the Autauga County Commission and served as Commission Chairman from 1990 until 1994; and \tWHEREAS, under Commissioner Pace's leadership, many projects to benefit the citizens of Autauga County were started or continued; these projects include the Tenaska plant located in Autauga County, the Robert Trent Golf Trail located in Prattville, the construction of the Autauga Metro Jail, the construction of the Probate Office, and other meaningful projects which continue to enrich the lives of Autauga County citizens; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace served as a Board Member for the Department of Youth Services; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace leaves a long legacy of leadership and support for the citizens of Autauga County, including serving as a founder of Autauga Academy and as the first football coach at the school; and \tWHEREAS, Commissioner Pace's legacy of leadership includes his daughter, Judge Joy Pace Booth, following in his footsteps of service to Autauga County by first serving a

It became law on May 15, 2023.

AL SJR 56 · Sjr · 2023rs