SJR36 Alabama 2012 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 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 Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Bedford, Jane Ray Bonds, death mourned
Summary: SJR36 is a ceremonial Senate joint resolution mourning the death of Jane Ray Bonds Bedford and honoring her life and community service.
What This Bill Does
It records the death of Jane Ray Bonds Bedford with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family. It acknowledges her life, community involvement (including work with the American Cancer Society of Russellville), and personal interests, recognizing her as a valued member of the community. It serves as an official state tribute and record of her passing, without changing laws or creating new policies.

Who It Affects
Immediate family and survivors of Jane Ray Bonds Bedford, who receive formal recognition and expressions of sympathy from the Legislature
The Alabama community and public record (including Muscle Shoals and Russellville areas), which receives an official memorial and tribute in state records

Key Provisions
Be It Resolved by the Legislature of Alabama, Both Houses Concurring, That the death of Mrs. Jane Ray Bonds Bedford is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to her life with heartfelt sympathy to her family.
The resolution notes Bedford's life and roles (resident of Muscle Shoals, Hackleburg native, member of First Baptist Church of Russellville, chair of the American Cancer Society of Russellville) and her personal interests and family devotion.
The resolution lists her survivors (sons, daughter, grandchildren) and conveys condolences to them.
The resolution is adopted by the Senate and House and certified as part of the official state records.

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