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HR355 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Wes Long
Wes Long
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Watkins, Hazel Jean, death mourned
Summary

HR355 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Hazel Jean Watkins and paying tribute to her life and community contributions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would formally record Hazel Jean Watkins's death with deep sadness, offer heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family, and recognize her life and service to the community (including her work with nursing home residents and her church involvement) as part of the official record.

Who It Affects
  • Hazel Jean Watkins's family and survivors (husband William Craft, son Tyre Watkins, daughter Sonata Howell, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchild) who receive a formal expression of sympathy.
  • The Guntersville community and those she cared for (nursing home residents) who are honored in the memorial and whose memory is acknowledged by the House.
Key Provisions
  • The House records Hazel Jean Watkins's death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family.
  • The resolution serves as a formal tribute to her life, noting her community work, church membership, and care for nursing home residents.
  • The resolution includes memorial language about her background and family to honor her memory in the official record.
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

Bill Actions

Joint Rule 11

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature