HR320 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Koutroulakis, Constantine George, death mourned

Summary

This House Resolution mourning the death of Constantine George Koutroulakis expresses sympathy and pays tribute to his life and community contributions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it records the death with sadness, offers a high tribute to his life and achievements, and publicly expresses sympathy to his family. It highlights his long tenure as the owner of Pete's Famous Hot Dogs, his status in the community, his military service in the Korean War, and his involvement with various organizations. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Alabama House of Representatives of his contributions and memorializes him for the public record.

Who It Affects

• Family and survivors of Constantine Koutroulakis receive formal recognition and condolences from the Alabama House.
• The Birmingham community and local institutions familiar with his work and civic involvement receive public acknowledgement through the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Constantine George Koutroulakis and records it with deep sadness.
• Provides the House's highest tribute to his life of achievement and service and extends heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• Recognizes his roles as owner of Pete's Famous Hot Dogs for more than 63 years and as a well-known community figure.
• Lists his affiliations and activities (Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, American Hellenic Educational Progress Association, American Legion, University of Alabama Commerce Society, Masonic and Shriner involvement, and being a longtime Alabama football fan).
• Notes his military service as a decorated combat veteran of the Korean Conflict and his community and family survivors.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence