HR101 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Millican

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Goodwin, Colen Ted, death mourned

Summary

HR101 is a House resolution that mourns the death of Colen Ted Goodwin and expresses sympathy to his family and community.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it records Colen Ted Goodwin's death with profound sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, siblings, and guardians. It notes his life details—work at Continental Conveyor, role as vice president of his union, church membership, and hobby of fishing—and publicly acknowledges his impact on the Winfield community. This is a ceremonial action and does not create new laws or financial obligations.

Who It Affects

• Family and guardians of Colen Ted Goodwin (wife Deborah Ann 'Cricket' Goodwin; daughter Crystal Ann Norwood; brother Mike Goodwin; sisters Kay Harbin and Martha Lou Browning; guardians Keana Garcia and Monique Juarez) who receive formal expressions of sympathy.
• Members of the Winfield community and Shepherd's Field Church, along with former coworkers and union colleagues who are recognized for his life and service.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and state records, which formally record his death and extend sympathy.

Key Provisions

• The death of Colen Ted Goodwin is recorded with profound sadness by the Alabama House of Representatives with a copy of the resolution provided to his family.
• Heartfelt sympathy is extended to his grieving family in the resolution.
• Biographical details are included about Goodwin (born in Winfield on July 4, 1944; died November 25, 2009 at age 65; employed by Continental Conveyor; former union vice president; member of Shepherd's Field Church; hobbies include fishing).
• Acknowledges survivors and notes that he served as a legal guardian for Keana Garcia and Monique Juarez.
• The document serves as a ceremonial memorial and does not modify existing laws or require funds.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence