HR382 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Yusuf Salaam

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Austin, Ida Lou, death mourned

Summary

The bill is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Ida Lou Austin and offering condolences to her family.

What This Bill Does

If passed and signed, it publicly honors Ida Lou Austin by recognizing her life, faith, and community involvement. It states that her life will be celebrated in a special tribute and that sincere condolences are extended to her family. It also records a biographical sketch acknowledging her roles as a mother, grandmother, matriarch, and longtime church member.

Who It Affects

• Ida Lou Austin's family and descendants, who receive official condolences and recognition from the state
• Members of the Alabama community and readers of the resolution, who see a formal public tribute to a local community member

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved that the life of Ida Lou Austin is celebrated in this special tribute and that sincere condolences are extended to her family
• The resolution documents her background, including early life in Linden, move to Selma, church involvement, and roles as matriarch, educator, and storyteller

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