HR256 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Thad McClammyJay LoveJoe HubbardGreg WrenAlvin Holmes

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Jones, Willie Rogers, death mourned

Summary

This House resolution mourns the death of Willie Rogers Jones and offers condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a formal House resolution mourning Willie Rogers Jones and offering condolences to his family. It recognizes Jones's leadership and service to the community—especially his work with youth through the YMCA, his advocacy for alternatives to prison as chair of the Montgomery County Community Punishment and Corrections Authority, and his role in founding the Cleveland Avenue Cultural Arts and Education Center.

Who It Affects

• Family of Willie Rogers Jones (wife Versie Jones and two children, Jeff and Jennifer) who receive condolences and acknowledgement in the resolution.
• Montgomery, Alabama community and youth who benefited from Jones's YMCA leadership, youth programs, and civic work.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House records the untimely death of Willie Rogers Jones with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• Provision 2: The resolution recognizes Jones's life of public service, including his roles with the YMCA, his work to provide alternatives to prison as chair of the Montgomery County Community Punishment and Corrections Authority, and his involvement in establishing the Cleveland Avenue Cultural Arts and Education Center.

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