HJR900 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

McKenny, Wrenshall Vancel, death mourned

Summary

HJR900 is a ceremonial Alabama House joint resolution mourning the death of Wrenshall Vancel McKenny and expressing condolences.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to her family. It acknowledges her leadership and community service, including roles in Republican Party organizations and Civic/retarded care groups. It serves as a public memorial and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Family of Wrenshall Vancel McKenny, who receive formal condolences and recognition of their loved one's contributions
• Alabama civic and political community, including Republican Party organizations and groups she served (Civitan boards, mental retardation boards, UAB Civitan), which receive public acknowledgment of her leadership and service

Key Provisions

• The death of Wrenshall Vancel McKenny is recorded with deep sadness and the Legislature expresses heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family
• Recognition of McKenny's leadership roles in the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, the National Federation of Republican Women, the Alabama Republican Party, and her campaign work for Ronald Reagan in Madison County
• Acknowledgment of her civic contributions, including work with Civitan Care, Inc., the Madison County Mental Retardation Board, and support for the UAB Civitan International Research Center
• A formal statement of condolence and memorialization by both houses of the Alabama Legislature

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence