HR179 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Monte, Jack Joseph, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House pays tribute to Jack Joseph Monte and mourns his passing through a formal condolence resolution.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It highlights Monte's life, including his WWII service in the US-Canadian Force and the 1st Special Service Force, his numerous medals, and his postwar work and community involvement. It also notes his long marriage and his active roles in veterans, fraternal, and community organizations, and states that the resolution is part of the official memorial records.

Who It Affects

• Jack Joseph Monte's family and friends who receive a formal expression of sympathy and tribute
• Alabama residents and veterans who learn of Monte's life and service through the public memorial in the House records

Key Provisions

• The resolution records the death of Jack Joseph Monte with deep sadness and offers tribute and heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• It details Monte's life, including his birth in Cardiff, Alabama in 1913; his WWII service in the European Theatre with the US-Canadian Force and the 1st Special Service Force, and the medals and honors he earned; and his postwar work in bread delivery and as a milkman.
• It notes his community involvement, including membership in the American Legion, VFW, and Knights of Columbus, and his volunteer work and long marriage to Margaret Ragusa Monte.
• It directs that the resolution be recorded in the official records of the Alabama House of Representatives as a memorial tribute.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence