HJR598 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 Benjamin H. Lewis Mary Sue McClurkin John W. Rogers Elaine Beech Rod Scott Lawrence McAdory George “Tootie” Bandy 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 K.L. Brown 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: Bracken, Peggy Gill, death mourned
Summary: HJR598 is a ceremonial joint resolution mourning the death of Peggy Gill Bracken and honoring her life and community contributions.
What This Bill Does
The resolution acknowledges Peggy Bracken Bracken's death and highlights her work as a home economics teacher, a county 4-H extension agent, and her role in community causes such as creating a parenting program that grew into the Hope Place Family Resource Center. It expresses appreciation and deepest condolences to her family. It is approved by both houses of the Alabama Legislature and copies are provided to her family for their records.

Who It Affects
Peggy Gill Bracken's immediate family (son, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchild) who receive formal condolences and acknowledgment.
The Brewton and Escambia County community, which remembers her as an educator, 4-H leader, and community helper.
Organizations she was involved with (First Baptist Church of Brewton, Escambia County Historical Society, Meadorwood Garden Club, Hope Place Family Resource Center) that are recognized for her contributions.
The Alabama Legislature and the general public, who will have a formal record recognizing her life and service.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of Peggy Gill Bracken and honors her life and accomplishments, expressing appreciation and gratitude.
Be it resolved that the Alabama Legislature, with both houses concurring, extends deepest condolences to her family.
Acknowledges her career as a home economics teacher, a county 4-H extension agent, her retirement in 1991, and her involvement with First Baptist Church of Brewton, Escambia County Historical Society, Meadorwood Garden Club, and the Hope Place Family Resource Center.
Provides that a copy of the resolution be given to her family and that the resolution be entered into the official records; clarifies that this is a ceremonial memorial and does not change any laws.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence