HR585 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Shields, Mary Beatrice Harcrow, death mourned

Summary

HR585 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Mary Beatrice Harcrow Shields and offering condolences.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would officially record the death in the state’s records and express heartfelt sympathy to Shields’ family and friends on behalf of the Alabama House. It also provides biographical details about her life and community involvement as part of the memorial, but it does not change laws or create new policy.

Who It Affects

• Family, friends, and survivors of Mary Beatrice Harcrow Shields who receive official condolences and recognition.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the broader public who view the memorial recognizing her life and community contributions.

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved that the death of Mary Beatrice Harcrow Shields is recorded with deep sadness and that heartfelt sympathy is extended to her grieving family and friends.
• The resolution includes biographical notes about Shields, such as her birth (June 12, 1924, in Alabama City), church membership (Young's Chapel Methodist Church, Hokes Bluff), and family survivors.
• The resolution describes her as a caring and generous person devoted to family and community.
• The resolution notes the date of death (May 2, 2011) and her age at death (86).

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