HJR7 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe HubbardJimmy MartinHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonGerald H. AllenDickie DrakeRandy DavisH. Mac GipsonMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldPat MooreJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsSteve ClouseBarry MaskCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheWarren BeckBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierGeorge “Tootie” BandyJohn F. Knight JrDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyMike CurtisJody LetsonYusuf SalaamLocy BakerRonald GrantlandTammy IronsLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawBetty Carol GrahamMike MillicanMarcel BlackHenry A. WhiteButch TaylorWilliam E. ThigpenJack PageJames C. FieldsJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasCam WardKen GuinTommy ShererAlan HarperThomas JacksonBill J. DukesLesley VanceWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleySteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreSeth HammettMerika ColemanRichard LindseyCraig Ford

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama Legislature mourns the death of United States Army Colonel (Ret.) Robert Lewis Howard and pays tribute to his life and service.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with sadness and offers the state's condolences. It acknowledges Colonel Howard as one of America's greatest heroes and lists his decorations (Medal of Honor, two Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Star, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts) and his Green Beret service with multiple tours. It notes that he will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on February 22, 2010, and it extends sympathy to his Alabama-based family.

Who It Affects

• Colonel Howard's immediate family (children and grandchildren) and Alabama-based siblings who receive official condolences and recognition from the state
• Alabama residents, particularly veterans and others who observe the formal tribute and mourning expressed by the Legislature

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Colonel (Ret.) Robert Lewis Howard and records the loss with deep sadness, offering the Legislature's highest tribute to his life
• Recognizes him as one of America's greatest heroes and lists his major decorations (Medal of Honor, two Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Star, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts) and his long military career including Green Beret service and multiple tours
• Notes his Alabama ties and family, and states that his burial with full military honors is scheduled for February 22, 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery
• Extends heartfelt sympathy to his children, grandchildren, and Alabama-based siblings

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