HJR320 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Dinges, William Donald, death mourned

Summary

The bill is a formal House Joint Resolution mourning and paying tribute to William Donald Dinges and expressing condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it records the death in the official state records and offers the legislature's tribute and sympathy. It acknowledges Dinges's achievements as an engineer on the Apollo Project and as an Alabama entrepreneur who opened the first Taco Bell in the state and several Sizzler restaurants, among other activities. It also notes his survivors and his role in the local community.

Who It Affects

• William Donald Dinges's immediate family and survivors receive formal recognition, sympathy, and tribute from the Legislature.
• The Alabama community and state government, including Huntsville-area residents and local business communities, are affected by the formal record of his death and the tribute recognizing his contributions.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Legislature records the death of William Donald Dinges with deep sadness and offers this tribute to his life, along with heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Provision 2: The resolution acknowledges Dinges's life achievements (NASA Apollo Project engineer, founder of the first Taco Bell in Alabama and multiple stores, and involvement in local businesses) and expresses condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other survivors.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence