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HJR175 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Todd Greeson
Todd Greeson
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Bias, Ethel Mae Jones, death mourned
Summary

A resolution by the Alabama Legislature mourning the death of Ethel Mae Jones Bias and honoring her life and service.

What This Bill Does

It formally expresses condolences for Mrs. Bias's death, pays tribute to her many roles in church, hospital work, and community service, and notes her efforts in voter registration and civic organizations. It recognizes her contributions and extends sympathy to her family; it is a ceremonial, non-binding expression included in the official records.

Who It Affects
  • Immediate family and close friends of Ethel Mae Jones Bias, who receive formal condolences and tribute from the Legislature.
  • Members of the Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Lloyd Noland Hospital colleagues, and civic groups she served (e.g., Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature, Fairfield Democratic Women, Voters' League, Order of the Eastern Star), who are publicly acknowledged for her service.
Key Provisions
  • The death of Mrs. Ethel Mae Jones Bias is mourned and recorded with deep sadness, with a statement offering highest tribute to her life of achievement and service and sympathy to her family.
  • The resolution outlines her life: born January 10, 1918, in Livingston, Alabama; long-time Fairfield resident; church service and leadership; hospital work for 30 years; community leadership and voter registration efforts; affiliations with various organizations.
  • The Legislature, concurring in the resolution, expresses condolences through both Houses and the Clerk certifies adoption.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Condolence

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 11:10 a.m. on February 18, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-81.

Signature Requested

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Denton motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Received in Senate

Guin motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules and received

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature