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HJR547 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Phil Williams
Phil Williams
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Franklin County tornado victims, deaths mourned; survivors, volunteers, and donors commended
Summary

A House Joint Resolution mourning Franklin County tornado victims and commending survivors, volunteers, and donors.

What This Bill Does

It mourns the deaths of 27 Franklin County residents from the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak and expresses sympathy for their families. It commends the volunteers and donors who are helping with rebuilding and offers support to the injured. It recognizes the community’s resilience and prayerful concern during the recovery process.

Who It Affects
  • Families and friends of the 27 tornado victims in Franklin County, who receive mourning and sympathy
  • Survivors, volunteers, and donors in Franklin County and Alabama, who are commended and supported during rebuilding
Key Provisions
  • Mourn the deaths of the 27 Franklin County residents named in the resolution
  • Convey heartfelt sympathy to their families and offer prayerful concern for the injured
  • Commend volunteers and donors for their rebuilding efforts and resilience
  • Affirm values of faith, family, and community as part of the response to the disaster
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

Bill Actions

Rules first Substitute Offered

Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2011 at 10:45 a.m.

Assigned Act No. 2011-361.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Concurred in Second House Amendment

Morrow motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 1068

Concurrence Requested

Bedford motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Beason motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 844

Rules Substitute Offered

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Morrow motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

Votes

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature