HR266 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes Long

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Harborth, William Marshall, death mourned

Summary

HR266 is a House resolution mourning the death of William Marshall 'Skip' Harborth and paying tribute to his life and service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution records the death with deep sadness, offers heartfelt sympathy to Harborth’s surviving family, and publicly honors his life. It notes his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during Korea and Vietnam, his work for Hughes Aircraft, and his contributions to intelligence and surface-to-air systems. It also acknowledges his church and veterans group memberships and his personal interest in South African Boer goats, highlighting his role in the local community. The resolution serves as an official House statement recognizing a community member and expressing condolences.

Who It Affects

• Family of William Marshall Harborth (wife Carolyn; son William S. Harborth; daughters Elizabeth Gaines and Jeanne Tibbet; grandson Christian Gaines) who receive public recognition and sympathy.
• The Alabama community, including veterans organizations (VFW, American Legion, American Ordnance Association), church members, and others who knew him, who gain formal acknowledgement of his life and service.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Records the death of William Marshall Harborth with deep sadness and offers sympathy to his grieving family.
• Provision 2: Acknowledges his military service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
• Provision 3: Recognizes his post-military work with Hughes Aircraft and his expertise in intelligence and surface-to-air systems.
• Provision 4: Notes his memberships in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, the VFW, the American Legion, and the American Ordnance Association, and mentions his hobby of raising South African Boer goats.
• Provision 5: Declares this resolution as an official tribute from the Alabama House of Representatives and extends heartfelt sympathy 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