U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appoints Jimmy Rane to America 250 Commission

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) appointed Jimmy Rane to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission on Tuesday.

The commission is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage Americans in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. It was established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 6, 2026.

Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Jimmy Rane of Abbeville, Ala., to the semiquincentennial commission.

Rane, who founded Great Southern Wood Preserving, is worth $1.2B and is the wealthiest person in Alabama.

This was just announced on the House floor.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) August 13, 2024

Rane is the CEO of YellaWood, a member of Auburn University's Board of Trustees and the state of Alabama’s only billionaire.

The move was applauded by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Mike Rogers (R-Saks).

Congratulations to Abbeville’s Jimmy Rane on his appointment by @SpeakerJohnson to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. This @AuburnU Trustee embodies the type of entrepreneurial spirit, civic leadership, and patriotism that fuel the American story we’ll celebrate on our…
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) August 13, 2024

Congratulations to fellow Alabamian Jimmy Rane for being appointed by @SpeakerJohnson to the America 250 Semiquincentennial Commission. I look forward to serving with him and the other members as we work toward celebrating America's 250th Birthday.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) August 13, 2024