HJR264 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John F. Knight Jr
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Yvonne Kennedy Thomas Jackson James E. Buskey Mary Moore Merika Coleman James C. Fields Alvin Holmes John W. Rogers Rod Scott Lawrence McAdory Oliver Robinson Earl F. Hilliard Laura Hall Artis McCampbell James L. Thomas Barbara Bigsby Boyd Locy Baker Demetrius C. Newton James O. Gordon Pebblin W. Warren Ralph Howard Thad McClammy George “Tootie” Bandy
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Jordan, Richard Stephen, Jr., death mourned
Summary: A joint resolution by Alabama's House and Senate mourning the death of Richard Stephen Jordan, Jr. and honoring his life and service.
What This Bill Does
It records the death with sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It honors his life as an educator and his long service with the Alabama Department of Youth Services as Administrative Superintendent at the Mt. Meigs Campus. It notes his civic leadership and community involvement in Montgomery and his contributions to civil rights history. It states that the resolution was adopted by both chambers and signed into effect.

Who It Affects
Family and close friends of Richard Stephen Jordan, Jr., who receive official condolences and recognition.
The Montgomery community, including organizations and institutions he served, which are acknowledged for his leadership and contributions.
Montgomery School System (Montgomery Public Schools) and the Alabama Department of Youth Services, as employers recognizing his career and impact.
State government and public record-keeping, which formally recognize his life through the concurrent resolution.

Key Provisions
The resolution records the death and expresses deep sadness.
It honors his career as an educator and his leadership with the Alabama Department of Youth Services at Mt. Meigs Campus.
It highlights his civic leadership and community service in Montgomery and his role in civil rights history.
It is a concurrent resolution adopted by both the House and Senate and signed into effect.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence