HR312 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Ward, Samuel Lawson, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives memorializes the life of Samuel Lawson Ward and expresses condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Samuel Lawson Ward on April 2, 2011 at age 77 and provides a biographical summary of his life. It offers a formal tribute to his character and community service, and extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. It is a ceremonial expression from the House and does not change laws or public policy.

Who It Affects

• Samuel Lawson Ward's immediate and extended family (wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) who receive formal condolences and recognition.
• Members of the Hokes Bluff community and Liberty United Methodist Church who knew him and benefited from his church involvement and community contributions.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the state government as the body issuing the formal tribute.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Samuel Lawson Ward and expresses the House's deep sadness and sympathy.
• Provides a biographical summary including his birth in Hokes Bluff (Sept. 9, 1933), graduation from Hokes Bluff High School in 1951, retirement from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1995 after 36 years, and active church involvement at Liberty United Methodist Church (administrative chairperson, lay leader, church committees, and choir).
• Identifies his survivors, including wife Lillian Phillips Ward, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and notes his role as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
• Declares the resolution as a tribute to his life and offers heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• Names Representative Ford as the sponsor of the resolution.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence