HR573 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Cooks, John Wesley, death mourned

Summary

HR573 is a formal Alabama House of Representatives resolution mourning and paying tribute to John Wesley Cooks after his death.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill records the death of John Wesley Cooks with sadness, pays tribute to his life, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family; it serves as a ceremonial public acknowledgment by the House and does not change laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• John Wesley Cooks's family and close friends, who receive a formal tribute and expression of sympathy from the Alabama House
• The Alabama community, especially in Gadsden, which receives public acknowledgment of Mr. Cooks's life through the House resolution

Key Provisions

• The death of John Wesley Cooks is recorded with deep sadness by the House
• The resolution is offered in tribute to Mr. Cooks's life
• The House expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife Elise J. Cooks and other family members

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