A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF ZEBULON DOYLE ALLEY, FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley was born on August 9, 1928, in Sylva, North Carolina, to Doyle Davis Alley and Edith Purcell Alley; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley attended the public schools of Haywood County, North Carolina, before transferring to Oak Ridge Military Academy; and
Whereas, in 1948, Zebulon Doyle Alley joined the United States Army and served until 1950, when he entered the enlisted reserves; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley was soon called back to active duty when the Korean War broke out and served as a forward observer in the 38th Infantry Regiment. On March 3, 1951, he was involved in an intense battle in which he distinguished himself heroically, risking his own life for his fellow soldiers. He was seriously injured but recovered and was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor and the Purple Heart for his service; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley returned from the war to complete his undergraduate and legal education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley was Assistant Director of the Institute of Government of The University of North Carolina, practiced law with former Chief Justice Joe Branch, served as a State attorney to the Federal Land Bank, and practiced law in Waynesville, North Carolina; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley was elected to the North Carolina Senate in 1971, representing a district that included his hometown of Waynesville; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley went on to serve the citizens of the State in other capacities including as the Governor's Legislative Liaison, Commissioner on the North Carolina Board of Alcohol Beverage Control, Commissioner on the North Carolina Courts Commission, and Chair of the State Capitol Foundation Board of Directors, among others; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley had an unmatched career in private practice as a lobbyist, having been ranked No. 1 on the list of most influential lobbyists by the Center for Public Policy Research for 16 consecutive years; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley's passion was pro bono representation of the State's veterans for over 25 years; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the age of 84; and
Whereas, Zebulon Doyle Alley is survived by his sons, Doyle D. Alley II and Randall G. Alley; brothers, John H. Alley and Charles P. Alley; and granddaughter, Miranda Alley; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Zebulon Doyle Alley and expresses appreciation for his life and service to the people of his community and this State.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Zebulon Doyle Alley for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Zebulon Doyle Alley.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 11th day of June, 2014.

	s/	 Philip E. Berger
	 President Pro Tempore of the Senate

	s/	 Thom Tillis
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives