HR8 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

Cooley, Billy Joe, death mourned

Summary

HR8 is a House of Representatives resolution that mourns Billy Joe Cooley and honors his life and work.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to Cooley's family. It acknowledges his career as a journalist, author, humorist, and storyteller, plus his Korean War service and community contributions. It is ceremonial and does not change any laws or create new programs.

Who It Affects

• Billy Joe Cooley’s immediate family (daughter, siblings, grandchildren) who receive sympathy and recognition
• Alabama journalism and media community, for recognizing Cooley’s career and contributions
• Huntsville and Alabama residents who are affected by honoring notable local figures
• The Alabama House of Representatives and state Legislature, which adopts the resolution

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Billy Joe Cooley and records it with deep sadness.
• Offers tribute to his life and acknowledges his work as journalist, author, humorist, and storyteller, along with his Korean War service.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his survivors, including daughter Constance Lynn Cooley, brother Paul Payne, sister Margaret Ann Strickland, four grandchildren, and other relatives.
• States that this is a ceremonial memorial resolution by the House and does not affect existing laws or policy.

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