HR602 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Bill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Rice, Colvin, death mourned

Summary

House resolution HR602 mourns the death of Colvin Rice and offers condolences on behalf of the Alabama House.

What This Bill Does

It records his death with deep sadness, offers tribute to his life, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family. The resolution notes his life as a local business owner in heating, cooling, and electrical maintenance, his musical work with the T-Town Strummers, and his Korean War veteran status. It is ceremonial and does not change laws or create legal requirements.

Who It Affects

• Mr. Colvin Rice's wife, children, grandchildren, and other surviving family members receive formal condolences and recognition.
• The Northport community and Alabama residents see formal recognition of a local community member's life and contributions, reflecting the state's ceremonial traditions.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Mr. Colvin Rice with deep sadness and offers the highest tribute to his life, along with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• The resolution notes that Mr. Rice was self-employed in heating, cooling, and electrical maintenance and that he contributed to the community through music as part of the T-Town Strummers.
• It recognizes his service as a Korean War veteran and his education, including time at the United States Navy Conservatory of Music and attendance at The University of Alabama College of Engineering.
• The resolution describes him as a valued member of the community whose memory will be cherished.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence