HR368 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard Lindsey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Akins, Mary Jo, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House honors the life of Mary Jo Akins by mourning her death and offering heartfelt sympathy to her family.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Mary Jo Akins with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family. It also pays tribute to her life and community service as a longtime Sunday School teacher, local business owner, WWII Home Front worker, and genealogical researcher who wrote books. The resolution serves as a formal tribute in the Alabama House proceedings.

Who It Affects

• Family and friends of Mary Jo Akins receive formal condolences from the House.
• Residents of Fort Payne, members of Walkers Chapel United Methodist Church, and Alabama lawmakers/readers who recognize her contributions are affected by the tribute.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Mary Jo Akins with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• Expresses a tribute to her life and community service (teaching, church involvement, WWII work, business, and authorial work).
• Acknowledges her as a valued community member and records the resolution as a formal tribute in the House proceedings.

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