HJR135 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BARTLEY EUGENE TOMLINSON III.

Summary

A joint resolution by Alabama's Legislature honoring the life of Bartley 'Bart' Eugene Tomlinson III and expressing condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill officially recognizes Bart Tomlinson’s life and battle with cancer, notes his education and legal career, and highlights his faith, hobbies, and community involvement. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family. It also states that his life will be noted with the highest regard in Alabama and that the resolution serves as a formal public tribute.

Who It Affects

• Bartley 'Bart' Eugene Tomlinson III's family, friends, and colleagues who receive formal recognition and sympathy from the state.
• The Alabama public and state government, which maintains the ceremonial public record recognizing Bart's life.

Key Provisions

• Notes and honors the life and death of Bartley 'Bart' Eugene Tomlinson III with high regard and tribute.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and acknowledges the impact he had on friends, colleagues, and the community.
• Acknowledges his education (University of Alabama; Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, 1994), his career as attorney and lobbyist, and his involvement in Alabama's legal and political circles.
• Declares that the resolution is a ceremonial act by both Houses of the Alabama Legislature and that Bart's life will be forever remembered in the state's records.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Bart Tomlinson, Mourning