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SJR159 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Roger Bedford, Jr.
Roger Bedford, Jr.
Democrat
Co-Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Lawrence County tornado victims, deaths mourned
Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution mourns the tornado victims in Lawrence County and asks the County to display the resolution at the courthouse.

What This Bill Does

Lawrence County tornado victims are memorialized, including a formal list of those who died. It expresses sympathy to the families and honors community values of faith, family, and local service. It also requests the Lawrence County Commission to place this resolution in an appropriate location in the Lawrence County Courthouse.

Who It Affects
  • Families and friends of the tornado victims in Lawrence County, who are memorialized and grieved by the resolution
  • Lawrence County government, especially the County Commission and courthouse, which are asked to display the resolution
Key Provisions
  • Mourns the deaths of Lawrence County tornado victims and memorializes them in a formal resolution
  • Expresses heartfelt sympathy to the victims' families and acknowledges the impact on the community
  • Requests the Lawrence County Commission to place the official resolution in an appropriate location in the Lawrence County Courthouse
  • Includes a list of named victims from various towns within Lawrence County
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

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor at 3:36 p.m. on June 9, 2011

Assigned Act No. 2011-666.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Galliher motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 875

Introduced

Bill Text

Votes

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature