SJR85 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: Hollon, Onnie Willard, Jr.; Hollon, Steven; Mitchell, Cheryl Hollon, deaths mourned
Summary: The Alabama Legislature mourns the deaths of Onnie Willard Hollon, Jr.; Steven Hollon; and Cheryl Hollon Mitchell, victims of the Boone's Chapel tornado, and expresses sympathy to their survivors.
What This Bill Does
This is a memorial resolution that officially acknowledges the tragedy and mourns the three deaths. It offers heartfelt sympathy to the victims' survivors, notes the destruction of Boone's Chapel Baptist Church and nearby homes, and commends the community for faithfulness and rebuilding efforts. It serves as a formal, non-binding expression of condolence from the state legislature and does not create new laws or spending.

Who It Affects
Survivors and immediate family of Onnie Willard Hollon, Jr.; Steven Hollon; Cheryl Hollon Mitchell
Boone's Chapel Baptist Church congregation and the Boone's Chapel community in Autauga County affected by the tornado and its aftermath

Key Provisions
Mourn the deaths of Onnie Willard Hollon, Jr., Steven Hollon, and Cheryl Hollon Mitchell
Express heartfelt sympathy to their survivors
Acknowledge the destruction of Boone's Chapel Baptist Church and damage to surrounding homes, and recognize the community's faith and rebuilding efforts
Concurred by both the Senate and House and adopted as an official tribute from Alabama, signed by relevant legislative officers

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence