HR245 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Elaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyK.L. BrownKerry RichTerri CollinsWilliam RobertsLynn GreerDan WilliamsPaul W. LeeJohn W. RogersMary Sue McClurkinPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherAllen TreadawayArthur PayneCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheApril WeaverBarry MooreMike JonesPaul BeckmanBill PooleNapoleon BracyBerry ForteDavid ColstonMark TuggleDarrio MeltonGreg BurdineAllen FarleyDexter GrimsleyDaniel H. BomanWayne JohnsonEd HenryMike HubbardWes LongRichard BaughnBecky NordgrenMac ButtramKurt WallaceDonnie ChesteenJohn MerrillKen JohnsonJim PattersonJuandalynn GivanJohn 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

Markwell, Don, death mourned

Summary

HR245 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Don Markwell and expressing condolences.

What This Bill Does

It formally records Don Markwell's death and offers sympathy to his family and friends. It also acknowledges his long career in Montgomery broadcasting, his role in launching Viewpoint, and his public service, framing his life as a significant contribution to the community. The resolution is ceremonial and does not change laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• Don Markwell's immediate family and survivors, who receive formal sympathy and recognition.
• Montgomery-area and Alabama broadcasting colleagues and the broader community who are recognized for his career and community involvement.
• Residents of Montgomery and Alabama who were affected by his public presence and broadcasting work.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and Legislature, which records the death and issues this ceremonial tribute.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Don Markwell with deep sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family and friends.
• Acknowledges his birth (January 29, 1936, Island, Kentucky), 50-year radio career featuring Viewpoint, and leadership roles at WCOV (AM) and Colonial Broadcasting as VP/GM.
• Notes his contributions to broadcasting and community involvement, and his legacy of innovative broadcasting and public service.
• Be it resolved by the Alabama House of Representatives that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family.

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