SJR41 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: Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 41 honors and mourns Colonel Robert Lewis Howard, a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran with Alabama ties.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes Colonel Robert Lewis Howard as a national hero and lists his major decorations, including the Medal of Honor, and summarizes his military service. It notes his birth in Opelika, Alabama, his long career with significant deployments, and his burial with full military honors scheduled for Arlington National Cemetery. It expresses condolences to his family and acknowledges his connections to Alabama.

Who It Affects
Colonel Howard's immediate family in Alabama (siblings and relatives) who mourn his death and are specifically mentioned in the resolution
The Alabama public, who are informed of and acknowledge the life and heroism of a prominent Alabama-born military figure

Key Provisions
Recognition of Colonel Robert Lewis Howard's life, heroism, and military decorations, including the Medal of Honor and other awards, along with a summary of his service
Expression of condolences by the Alabama Legislature and acknowledgment of his Alabama connections and his scheduled burial with full military honors

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence