HJR221 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Oliver Robinson
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Mary Moore Merika Coleman John W. Rogers Lawrence McAdory Juandalynn Givan
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Barnes, David, death mourned
Summary: A joint House-Senate memorial resolution mourns the death of Judge David Barnes and honors his life and public service.
What This Bill Does
It records the death of Judge David Barnes with deep sadness and offers the Legislature’s highest tribute and heartfelt sympathy to his family. It acknowledges his life and multiple roles—as Dean of the Miles College School of Law, a lawyer in public and private practice, an Assistant Attorney General, and a Birmingham Municipal Judge—and notes his community and faith commitments. It is ceremonial and does not create or change any laws or policies.

Who It Affects
Judge David Barnes's family and friends, who receive expressions of sympathy and tribute from the Legislature
Miles College community and the Alabama legal/public service community, which are recognized for his leadership and public service

Key Provisions
Be it resolved that the death of Judge David Barnes is recorded with deep sadness and that the Legislature offers the highest tribute to his life along with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family
Includes biographical information detailing Judge Barnes's life, education, and public service (birth, military service, Miles College degrees, law degree, Dean of Miles College School of Law, attorney, Assistant Attorney General, Birmingham Municipal Judge, and community involvement)

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence