HR6 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

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Summary

HR6 is an Alabama House resolution mourning the death of Colonel (Ret.) Robert Lewis Howard and honoring his military service.

What This Bill Does

The bill records the death with sadness and offers official tribute to Colonel Howard. It recognizes his status as one of America's most decorated soldiers, a Medal of Honor recipient with numerous other awards, and notes his long military career including service in the Green Berets and Vietnam. It also acknowledges his Alabama roots and family, and mentions that his burial with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on February 22, 2010, while extending sympathy to his family.

Who It Affects

• Colonel Robert Lewis Howard's family (children, grandchildren, and Alabama-based siblings) who receive formal condolences and recognition from the state.
• Alabama residents, veterans, and the broader public, who gain an official state tribute recognizing a nationally renowned military hero and the state's appreciation for his service.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of United States Army Colonel (Retired) Robert Lewis Howard and records the death with deep sadness.
• Acknowledges Howard's exceptional military record, including the Medal of Honor and numerous other decorations, and notes his 36-year career and Special Operations Service.
• Notes his Alabama origins (born in Opelika) and identifies family members residing in Alabama.
• States that his burial with full military honors is scheduled for February 22, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his children, grandchildren, and Alabama-based siblings, recognizing him as an American hero of unparalleled stature.

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