SJR162 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Roger Bedford, Jr.
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Franklin County tornado victims, deaths mourned
Summary: A ceremonial Alabama Senate Joint Resolution mourning the Franklin County tornado victims and honoring their memory, with a request to place the resolution in the Franklin County Courthouse.
What This Bill Does
It memorializes the deaths of Franklin County residents from the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak, expresses condolences to their families, and honors the victims' lives and contributions. It emphasizes values like faith, family, and community, and asks the Franklin County Commission to place the resolution in an appropriate location in the Franklin County Courthouse. The action is ceremonial and does not change existing law.

Who It Affects
Franklin County residents and the families of the tornado victims, who are mourned and honored
Franklin County Commission and local government, who would display the resolution in the courthouse

Key Provisions
Mourns the deaths of Franklin County tornado victims from April 27, 2011 and records their deaths
Commemorates the victims and offers heartfelt sympathy to their families while promoting community values
Requests the Franklin County Commission to place the official resolution in an appropriate location in the Franklin County Courthouse
Adopted by the Alabama Legislature to formally tribute the victims and their families

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