HJR149 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Craig Ford
Independent
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Carter, Carl E., Sr., death mourned
Summary: A ceremonial Alabama House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Carl E. Carter, Sr., and honoring his life and service.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the resolution formally records Carl E. Carter, Sr.'s death with deep sadness and offers the legislature's highest tribute to his life and heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family. It recognizes his status as a World War II veteran, his service in the 7th Cavalry C Troop, and his long career at Republic Steel, along with his role as a community member. The bill is purely ceremonial and does not change laws or create new obligations.

Who It Affects
Family of Carl E. Carter, Sr. — receives formal sympathy and public recognition of his life and death.
Alabama community and veterans — benefit from the official tribute and remembrance published by the legislature.

Key Provisions
Be it resolved that the death of Mr. Carl E. Carter, Sr. is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution is offered in the highest tribute to his life with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
The resolution acknowledges biographical details: World War II veteran, served in the 7th Cavalry C Troop, retired from Republic Steel after 32 years, and valued as a community member.
The resolution identifies surviving family members and notes that the Arkansas (Alabama) Legislature extends condolences and commemorates his memory in official records.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence