SJR50 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Smith, Carol Jean, death mourned
Summary: SJR50 mourns the death of Carol Jean Smith, former Assistant Attorney General, and formally recognizes her decades of public service in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The resolution officially expresses sorrow over her death and honors her life of public service. It highlights her more than thirty years of work, including her role as legal counsel to eight Attorneys General and as legal advisor to state officers in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It notes her expertise in municipal and county government law and her dedication to aiding Alabama leaders and communities. It is ceremonial and does not create or change any laws or government powers.

Who It Affects
Carol Jean Smith's family, friends, and colleagues, who receive formal recognition and mourning.
Alabama state government, lawmakers, and the general public who read and acknowledge the memorial recognizing her contributions.

Key Provisions
Be it resolved by the Senate and House concurring that the death of Carol Jean Smith is deeply mourned and her life of service is recognized with sincere sorrow.
Acknowledgment of Smith's more than thirty years of public service and her work under eight Attorneys General.
Recognition of her role as legal counsel to multiple state officers across executive, legislative, and judicial branches and her expertise in municipal and county government law.
Statement that the resolution was adopted by both houses and transmitted for appropriate acknowledgment by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence