HJR53 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Mac McCutcheon Mike Ball Howard Sanderford Phil Williams Jim Patterson Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: McCurdy, Lewis Hall, Jr., death mourned
Summary: This House Joint Resolution mourns the death of Dr. Lewis Hall McCurdy, Jr. and honors his life as a veterinarian and community leader.
What This Bill Does
The bill records the death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family. It recognizes his work as a veterinarian who ran McCurdy Animal Hospital for many years and served the community in various roles. It notes his leadership and achievements, including founding the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation and starting the low-cost Spay/Neuter License Plate Program.

Who It Affects
Dr. McCurdy's family and close friends, who mourn his loss and receive the Legislature's condolences.
The Alabama veterinary community and civic organizations that benefited from his leadership and from the programs he started.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of Dr. Lewis Hall McCurdy, Jr., of Brownsboro, Alabama, who died February 28, 2011, at age 61.
Recognizes his lifelong service as a veterinarian and civic leader, including leadership roles in veterinary associations and community organizations.
Honors his founding of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation and his work to fund low-income pet care through the Spay/Neuter License Plate Program.

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