HJR9 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

Cooley, Billy Joe, death mourned

Summary

Alabama lawmakers adopted a resolution mourning the death of Billy Joe Cooley and expressing condolences.

What This Bill Does

The measure would officially record Cooley's death with deep sadness and offer tribute to his life. It describes his work as a journalist, author, humorist, and storyteller, notes his Korean War service, and acknowledges his contributions in journalism and the community. It also extends heartfelt sympathy to his surviving family members and close friends.

Who It Affects

• Family and close friends of Billy Joe Cooley who receive a formal expression of sympathy from the Legislature
• The Alabama public and community who learn about the tribute and Cooley's life through the resolution

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Billy Joe Cooley with deep sadness and offers tribute and heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• Recognizes Cooley's life and career as a journalist, author, humorist, and storyteller, including his work with Huntsville News and The Valley Planet, and his published books; notes his Korean War veteran status and other talents.
• Names surviving family and close associates acknowledged in the resolution (daughter Constance Lynn Cooley; brother Paul Payne; sister Margaret Ann Strickland; four grandchildren; special friends; and his canine companion Jenny).
• Stipulates that the resolution is offered by the Alabama Legislature with concurrence of both houses.

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