HR1032 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 BootheBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierK.L. BrownJohn 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

Pitts, Harvey Curtis, Jr., death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House passed a ceremonial resolution mourning the death of Harvey Curtis Pitts, Jr., and honoring his military service and educational leadership.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Dr. Harvey Curtis Pitts, Jr., on March 31, 2010, at age 75, and offers tribute to his life. It describes his military service in the U.S. Air Force, including being a decorated fighter pilot with a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Top Gun award, and his work as an Action Officer with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It notes his post-military career in education as founder and vice chancellor of Troy University’s Phenix City Campus, which grew to about 2,000 students. It also lists his degrees and emphasizes that his legacy of service will be remembered.

Who It Affects

• Family and close friends of Dr. Pitts, who receive a formal tribute and condolences through the resolution.
• Alabama communities including veterans, educators, and Troy University Phenix City Campus members who recognize and honor his military service, leadership, and educational contributions.

Key Provisions

• Records the death and offers condolences to his family.
• Acknowledges his 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and his decorations (Silver Star, Bronze Star, Top Gun) and his role as a Joint Chiefs of Staff Action Officer.
• Commends his founding of the Phenix City Campus of Troy University and its growth to nearly 2,000 students.
• Notes his academic credentials: Doctorate from Auburn University, MBA from Georgia State University, and BS from Troy University.
• Expresses that his presence will be missed and that he leaves a legacy of dedicated public service.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence