HR176 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Smith, James Clarence, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House honors and mourns the death of James Clarence Smith, paying tribute to his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill records the death in the official records, offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, and publicly honors his life and community service. It describes his career in law enforcement and his church involvement. It identifies his survivors and notes his contributions to the community.

Who It Affects

• Immediate family and relatives of James Clarence Smith (son, daughters, siblings, grandchildren) who receive formal condolences
• Members of the Macon County community and others who knew him and recognize his contributions
• Law enforcement colleagues and public safety personnel who worked with him
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the general public who observe the formal tribute

Key Provisions

• The death of James Clarence Smith is recorded in the official records with deep sadness as a high tribute to his life
• The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family
• The resolution provides biographical details and highlights his public service, including his work with the Tuskegee Police Department, Macon County Sheriff's Department, and his role as Chief of Police for the Macon County Greyhound Park, as well as his church involvement at Butler Chapel AME Zion Church
• The resolution lists his survivors and acknowledges those who preceded him in death
• The resolution states that his life will be remembered and honored by the House

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