HJR914 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phil Williams

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyK.L. BrownKerry RichTerri CollinsWilliam RobertsLynn GreerDan WilliamsPaul W. LeeApril WeaverElaine BeechJohn W. RogersMicky HammonGreg WrenAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherAllen TreadawayArthur PayneCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheMary Sue McClurkinBarry MooreEd HenryPaul BeckmanBill PooleNapoleon BracyBerry ForteDavid ColstonMark TuggleDarrio MeltonGreg BurdineAllen FarleyDexter GrimsleyJuandalynn GivanMike JonesDaniel H. BomanMike HubbardWes LongRichard BaughnBecky NordgrenMac ButtramKurt WallaceDonnie ChesteenJohn MerrillKen JohnsonJim PattersonWayne JohnsonDavid SessionsHoward SanderfordJohn F. Knight JrAlan HarperThomas JacksonLesley VanceSteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreMerika ColemanRichard LindseyJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowMarcel BlackMike MillicanLaura HallArtis McCampbellBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellDemetrius C. NewtonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonSteve ClouseBarry MaskJoe HubbardDickie DrakeCraig FordTodd GreesonRandy DavisMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsDuwayne Bridges

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Greenhaw, Wayne, death mourned

Summary

HJR914 would officially mourn the death and celebrate the life of Wayne Greenhaw, a respected Alabama writer and public figure.

What This Bill Does

It notes the death of Wayne Greenhaw in Montgomery on May 31, 2011 at age 71 and honors his life. It recognizes his national reputation as a writer, his 22 books, and his work focusing on truth, justice, and Civil Rights Movement history, including Elephants in the Cottonfields. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his widow, Sally Greenhaw, with heartfelt sympathy.

Who It Affects

• Wayne Greenhaw's widow, Sally Greenhaw, and his surviving family, who receive formal sympathy and a tribute to his life.
• Alabama readers, journalists, educators, historians, and the general public, who are made aware of his contributions and legacy through the official acknowledgement.

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Wayne Greenhaw and celebrates his life and achievements as a writer and public figure.
• Acknowledges his awards and works, including Elephants in the Cottonfields and his Civil Rights Movement-related writings, and notes his impact on journalism, history, and education.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be provided to his widow, Sally Greenhaw, with heartfelt sympathy.

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