HR418 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Alan HarperJohn MerrillBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Phelps, Sam, death mourned

Summary

HR418 is a House resolution mourning the death of Sam Phelps and expressing sympathy to his family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill records the death and formally expresses condolences from the Alabama House of Representatives. It recognizes Sam Phelps' life, professional achievements as an attorney, and his extensive community leadership in Tuscaloosa and Alabama. It conveys sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Who It Affects

• Sam Phelps's immediate family (wife, children, grandchildren) and other relatives and friends, who receive formal condolences.
• The Tuscaloosa community and Alabama residents who learn of the tribute and recognize Phelps' contributions.
• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives and others involved in state government who participate in the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Sam Phelps and records it with deep sadness.
• Extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife Mary Ann Peak Phelps, son Scott Moore Phelps, and grandchildren Sam Taylor Phelps, Anna Elizabeth Phelps, and Paul Chandler Phelps, plus other relatives and friends.
• Notes his roles as a long-time attorney and civic leader, member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and fellow in professional societies; lists his law firm and recognitions (Best Lawyers of America).
• Describes his leadership as Chairman of the Druid City Hospital Board from 1976 to 2000, during which DCH acquired medical centers in Northport and Fayette and grew into one of the state's largest health care systems.
• Mentions his co-founding of Bryant Bank in 2005 with Paul Bryant, Jr. and Dr. Wayne May.
• States that the House records his death with deep sadness and sends a copy of the resolution to his family and friends.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence