HJR56 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Todd Greeson
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Joe Hubbard Jimmy Martin Harry Shiver Joe Faust Chad Fincher Alan Baker Steve McMillan Jamie Ison Jim McClendon Randy Wood Jim Barton Gerald H. Allen Dickie Drake Randy Davis H. Mac Gipson Mike Hill Mac McCutcheon Gregory Canfield Pat Moore Jay Love Victor Gaston Mike Ball Paul DeMarco Jack Williams Steve Clouse Barry Mask Charles O. Newton Richard J. Laird Ron Johnson Alan Boothe Warren Beck Benjamin H. Lewis Mary Sue McClurkin John W. Rogers Elaine Beech Rod Scott Lawrence McAdory Arthur Payne Allen Treadaway Duwayne Bridges Howard Sanderford David Grimes Phil Williams Micky Hammon Greg Wren Robert Bentley Frank McDaniel Alvin Holmes Blaine Galliher Spencer Collier George “Tootie” Bandy John F. Knight Jr Demetrius C. Newton James O. Gordon Pebblin W. Warren Ralph Howard Thad McClammy Earl F. Hilliard Chris England Oliver Robinson Yvonne Kennedy Mike Curtis Jody Letson Yusuf Salaam Locy Baker Ronald Grantland Tammy Irons Laura Hall Artis McCampbell James L. Thomas Barbara Bigsby Boyd Joseph C. Mitchell Jeff McLaughlin Terry Spicer Randy Hinshaw Betty Carol Graham Mike Millican Marcel Black Henry A. White Butch Taylor William E. Thigpen Jack Page James C. Fields John Robinson Patricia Todd Johnny Mack Morrow Jeremy Oden Elwyn Thomas Cam Ward Ken Guin Tommy Sherer Alan Harper Thomas Jackson Bill J. Dukes Lesley Vance William “Bill” M. Beasley Steve Hurst James E. Buskey Mary Moore Seth Hammett Merika Coleman Richard Lindsey Craig Ford
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Boyett, Carl, death mourned
Summary: The Alabama Legislature mourns the death of Carl 'Hoppy' Boyett and honors his life and public service.
What This Bill Does
This House Joint Resolution records the death with deep sadness and offers tribute to Boyett’s life. It acknowledges his military service as a First Sergeant, his 28-year career as a state inspector, and his extensive involvement in youth sports as an official and coach, along with his faith and community work. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his immediate family and notes his lasting contributions to the Lincoln Church of Christ and Lincoln Elementary School.

Who It Affects
Carl Boyett’s immediate family (wife, children, brother, sister-in-law, and grandsons) who receive public condolences and recognition from the Legislature
Alabama communities influenced by his service and leadership (youth athletes he officiated and coached, Lincoln Church of Christ members, Lincoln Elementary School community, and the general public who reads the resolution)

Key Provisions
Declares the death of Carl Boyett and records it with deep sadness
Gives a tribute to his life and recognizes his faith, family, and community contributions
Extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife Becky, daughter Kim and son-in-law Mike, son David, brother Robert and sister-in-law Shirley, and grandsons Jake and Zach Cotton
acknowledges his U.S. Army service as a First Sergeant, his 28-year career as an Alabama state inspector, and his work in youth sports as an official and coach
Notes his involvement with the Lincoln Church of Christ as an Usher and leader, and his longtime volunteer and benefactor role at Lincoln Elementary School
Conveys that the resolution is adopted by both houses of the Legislature and recorded in official records

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence