HJR7 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Mike Hill Mac McCutcheon Blaine Galliher April Weaver
Session: First Special Session 2010
Title: Greenberg, Martha, commended
Summary: HJR7 is an Alabama House joint resolution, signed on December 10, 2010, honoring United States Army Colonel (Retired) Robert Lewis Howard, a native Alabamian and Medal of Honor recipient, and expressing condolences to his family.
What This Bill Does
This resolution memorializes the death of Colonel Robert Lewis Howard with sadness and pays tribute to his life and heroism. It notes his Alabama connections (born in Opelika; family in Prattville and Opelika) and acknowledges that he was to be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. It is an official statement by the Alabama Legislature, adopted by both houses, to publicly recognize his service.

Who It Affects
Colonel Robert Lewis Howard's family and close relatives, who receive formal tribute and condolences from the state.
Alabama residents and the state's public institutions, who gain public acknowledgment of a notable Alabama native and his military service.

Key Provisions
Records the death of United States Army Colonel (Retired) Robert Lewis Howard with deep sadness and offers the state’s highest tribute to his life.
Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family for their loss.
Acknowledges Howard's Alabama connections (born in Opelika; family in Prattville and Opelika) and notes his burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Entered as an official memorial by the Alabama Legislature, with concurrence of both houses.
States that there are no changes to existing law; this is a ceremonial memorial resolution.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory