HR393 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Marcel BlackAlan HarperRandy DavisJack WilliamsAlan BakerWes LongJohn MerrillBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Smith, Homer Austin, death mourned

Summary

HR393 is an Alabama House resolution mourning the death of Homer Austin Smith and paying tribute to his life.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and offers tribute to his life. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family. It recognizes his long career in football coaching, his military service, education, and various honors, framing these as reasons for the tribute.

Who It Affects

• Homer Austin Smith and his immediate family (receives formal tribute and condolences)
• Alabama's sports community and the general public (recognizes his contributions and serves as a public record of respect)

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved by the Alabama House of Representatives that the death of Homer Austin Smith is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to his life, along with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• The resolution acknowledges Smith's service as a United States Army Lieutenant, his educational background (Princeton bachelor's, Stanford MBA, Harvard Master of Theological Studies), and his extensive football coaching career at institutions including Davidson College, the U.S. Military Academy, UCLA, the University of Alabama, and others.
• The resolution notes honors and recognitions received by Smith, such as his induction into the Davidson Hall of Fame, lifetime membership in the Army Football Club, and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Football Coaches Association.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence