HR284 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard Lindsey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Whorton, James Hobert, death mourned

Summary

HR284 is a House resolution mourning the death of James Hobert Whorton and expressing condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it officially acknowledges Mr. Whorton's death, offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife Evelyn and his family, and notes his background as a Baptist minister. It is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or obligations; a copy of the resolution is to be given to the family.

Who It Affects

• Mrs. Evelyn Whorton and her immediate family (wife, daughter, mother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) who receive condolences
• Alabama House members and the public who adopt and convey the resolution's sentiments

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of James Hobert Whorton of Centre, Alabama, who died at age 58 on November 13, 2009
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family (wife Evelyn; daughter Johnette Rogers; mother Nellie Fay Whorton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren)
• Recognizes Whorton as a Baptist minister and notes his background and origins (native of Floyd County, Georgia; Cherokee County High School graduate, class of 1969)
• Be it resolved by the Alabama House of Representatives to convey this mourning and sympathy by copy of the resolution

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