HJR38 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Folsom, Jamelle Moore, death mourned
Summary: A memorial resolution by the Alabama Legislature mourning the death of Jamelle Moore Folsom and honoring her life.
What This Bill Does
The resolution records the death with deep sadness, offers heartfelt sympathy to her family, and pays tribute to her life and public role. It highlights her as the wife of a governor and mother of another, describes her as First Lady and a frequent visitor to the State Capitol, and notes her memories of Alabama politics from the 1940s through the 1960s.

Who It Affects
Family and close friends of Jamelle Moore Folsom, who receive official condolences and recognition.
Alabama residents and state government, who see a formal tribute to a former First Lady and significant figure in Alabama's political history.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of Jamelle Moore Folsom on November 30, 2012, at the age of 85.
Acknowledges she was the wife of Governor James E. 'Big Jim' Folsom and the mother of Jim Folsom, Jr., noting her role as First Lady and her visits to the State Capitol.
Describes her as a living history book who shared memories of Alabama politics from the 1940s through the 1960s.
States that the Legislature records her death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family.

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