SJR45 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Newman, Donald Joshua, death mourned
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution honoring and mourning the death of Officer Donald Joshua Newman and paying tribute to his service.
What This Bill Does
It records the death of Officer Donald Joshua Newman with deep sadness and honors his life. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family. It recognizes his service as a Jemison Police Officer and six years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer. The resolution notes that his memory and legacy will be cherished by those who knew him and that both chambers adopted the tribute.

Who It Affects
Officer Donald Joshua Newman and his immediate family (wife, son, parents, siblings, in-laws) receive official recognition, sympathy, and memorial tribute from the Alabama Legislature.
The Alabama law enforcement community and local residents in Jemison and Clanton are acknowledged for his service and are recipients of public memorial recognition from the Legislature.

Key Provisions
Records the death of Officer Donald Joshua Newman with deep sadness and pays tribute to his life.
Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family.
Recognizes his service as a Jemison Police Officer and six years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer, including assignments abroad.
States that his memory and legacy will be cherished by those who knew him.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence