HJR384 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Randy Hinshaw Butch Taylor Mac McCutcheon Mike Ball Howard Sanderford Phil Williams
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Rushton, Joseph Nelson, Jr., death mourned
Summary: This is a ceremonial Alabama House-Senate resolution mourning the death of Joseph Nelson Rushton Jr. and honoring his life and service.
What This Bill Does
The resolution records the death with deep sadness and offers a formal tribute. It recognizes Rushton as an Auburn University alumnus, a longtime teacher at Challenger Middle School, and a retiree of R. J. Reynolds, noting the impact he had on his students and community. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and brother. It is adopted by both Houses of the Alabama Legislature as an official memorial.

Who It Affects
Family of Joseph Nelson Rushton Jr. — receives official condolences and recognition of his life and loss.
Students, colleagues, and the Huntsville/Alabama community who were touched by his teaching and work — memorialized and remembered through the resolution.

Key Provisions
Declares the death of Joseph Nelson Rushton Jr. with deep sadness and records it in the official proceedings of the Alabama Legislature.
Praises his life and contributions, including his teaching at Challenger Middle School, his retirement from R. J. Reynolds, and his personal character.
Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife Judy, his sons and daughters-in-law Nelson and Vivian Rushton, Reese and Kimberly Rushton, two grandchildren Benjamin and Zachary Rushton, and his brother Dan Rushton.
States that the resolution is offered as a highest tribute to his life and is adopted by both Houses of the Legislature.
Notes that the resolution originated in the House and was adopted, with concurrent action by the Senate.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence