SJR31 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Robert L. StewartSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. BARTLEY EUGENE TOMLINSON III.
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution honoring the life of Bartley Eugene Tomlinson III and expressing condolences to his family.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it records the death with deep sadness and pays tribute to his life. It highlights his education, legal career, and work as an attorney and lobbyist, including his long-time role with Kimberly H. Adams, PC, and his involvement with the Alabama State House community. It also offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and recognizes the impact he had on friends, coworkers, and the broader Alabama legislature.

Who It Affects
Bartley E. Tomlinson III's family and close friends, who receive public recognition and sympathy from the Legislature
Coworkers, employers, judges, district attorneys, other attorneys, and members of the Alabama State House community who knew him and are acknowledged in the tribute

Key Provisions
Records the death of Mr. Bartley E. Tomlinson III with deep sadness and provides a tribute to his life.
Offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by many.
States his life details: a resident of Alabama (Burnt Corn, Monroeville, Montgomery), education at The University of Alabama and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (class of 1994), and a legal career.
Describes his professional role as an attorney and lobbyist for the law firm of Kimberly H. Adams, PC for the past decade and notes the respect he earned from peers in the Alabama State House and legal community.
Mentions his personal life and character, including enjoying exercising, tennis, and joking with colleagues from his 'post' in the House Gallery.
Lists survivors: his mother Shelby Lowrey Jones, father Bartley Eugene 'Gene' Tomlinson Jr., sister Nancy Jones Bush, brother Randolph Lowrey Jones, nephews William Boyd Bush IV and Samuel Graves Bush, nieces Juliette Avery Jones and Scarlett Grace Jones, and other relatives and friends.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Bartley Eugene Tomlinson III, Death Mourned