SR6 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonVivian Davis FiguresJimmy HolleyHarri Anne SmithGreg J. ReedShadrack McGillDick BrewbakerPaul BussmanBill HoltzclawPhillip W. WilliamsClay ScofieldGerald O. DialBryan TaylorJerry L. FieldingTom WhatleyGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyBobby D. SingletonArthur OrrWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyCam WardGerald H. AllenJ.T. WaggonerDel MarshBen H. BrooksTrip PittmanRodger SmithermanPaul SanfordRusty GloverHank SandersQuinton RossRoger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Crosby, Joseph Raymond, III, death mourned

Summary

This is a Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Joseph Raymond Crosby III and honoring his life and service.

What This Bill Does

The Alabama Senate pays tribute to Ray Crosby, acknowledges his 65 years of life, his education, and his 30-year career as a legislative analyst for the Legislative Reference Service. It also recognizes his community and professional contributions and offers heartfelt condolences to his family.

Who It Affects

• Crosby's immediate family (his children Joseph Raymond Crosby IV and Sarah Ann Crosby and his siblings) who receive condolences and acknowledgment in the tribute.
• The Alabama legislative community and broader public, including Crosby's colleagues, the Alabama Bar First Legislative Task Force, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, and various community organizations he volunteered with, who are publicly recognized and benefited by the expression of sympathy and gratitude.

Key Provisions

• Expresses condolences for the untimely death of Joseph Raymond Crosby III and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Acknowledges Crosby's life and accomplishments, noting his 65 years of life and his educational background (University of Alabama and John Marshall School of Law).
• Recognizes Crosby's 30-year career as a legislative analyst for the Alabama Legislative Reference Service and his service on the First Legislative Task Force of the Alabama Bar.
• Commemorates his community involvement with the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Family Promise, Beans and Rice Ministry, tutoring programs, YMCA activities, and fundraising for local causes such as the Alabama Cancer Society.

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