HR290 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Tarleton, Thomas J., death mourned

Summary

A House resolution mourning the death of Thomas J. Tarleton and offering condolences to his family and friends.

What This Bill Does

The bill records the death of Thomas J. Tarleton of Tuscaloosa on April 1, 2011, at age 82, and notes his biographical accomplishments. It recognizes his long career as a Tuscaloosa High School varsity basketball coach, with a 431-69-2 record, two state championships, and two state runners-up, along with his U.S. Army service and retirement as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves. It expresses deep sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandson, and other family and friends.

Who It Affects

• Immediate family and close friends of Thomas J. Tarleton (wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandson) who are named in or covered by the resolution.
• The Tuscaloosa community and Alabama high school athletics community who remember Tarleton as a coach and mentor and who are touched by his passing.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Thomas J. Tarleton and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
• Acknowledges Tarleton's career as a long-time Tuscaloosa High School varsity basketball coach, including a 431-69-2 record, two state championships, and two state runners-up.
• Notes Tarleton's military service in Korea and his retirement as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, along with his educational background and Hall of Fame induction.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence