SJR154 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Charles Bishop Harri Anne Smith Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Lowell Barron J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Zorn, Mary Jane Jeffcoat, death mourned
Summary: An Alabama Senate Joint Resolution honoring and mourning Mary Jane Jeffcoat Zorn and expressing condolences to her family.
What This Bill Does
The resolution is a ceremonial tribute recognizing the life of Mary Jane Jeffcoat Zorn of Florala and offering condolences to her family. It describes her education, career as an educator, and her active involvement in local organizations and church. It highlights her efforts to bring a nursing home to Florala and to establish a walking path around Lake Jackson. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; it serves as an official, symbolic recognition by the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Mary Jane Jeffcoat Zorn's family (husband, children, grandchildren, siblings) who receive official condolences and recognition through the resolution.
The Florala community and Alabama residents who learn of her life through the memorial, and the Alabama Legislature which issues the ceremonial tribute.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the life and death of Mary Jane Jeffcoat Zorn and expresses condolences to her family.
Describes her education at Troy State University and her career as an educator, along with her community involvement in Florala.
Notes specific contributions, including advocacy to establish a nursing home in Florala and the creation of a walking path around Lake Jackson.
Lists survivors and family members honored in the resolution, and acknowledges her roles in local organizations and church.
States that the resolution was adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and signed by the appropriate officials.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence