HJR4 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James E. Buskey

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Barbara Bigsby BoydPaul BeckmanMarcel BlackK.L. BrownDavid ColstonLynn GreerEd HenryMike HillJoseph C. MitchellMary MoorePatricia ToddGreg BurdineTerri CollinsRandy DavisMike JonesRichard J. LairdPaul W. LeeLawrence McAdoryJim McClendonMac McCutcheonDarrio MeltonKerry RichNapoleon BracyAlan BakerPaul DeMarcoAllen FarleyVictor GastonMicky HammonRalph HowardRichard LindseyJay LoveJohn MerrillKurt WallaceMike BallJim CarnsJoe FaustBerry ForteRon JohnsonThad McClammySteve McMillanBecky NordgrenBill PooleWilliam RobertsHoward SanderfordLesley VanceGreg WrenGeorge “Tootie” BandyDuwayne BridgesMack N. ButlerDonnie ChesteenMerika ColemanChris EnglandChad FincherLaura HallJamie IsonKen JohnsonMary Sue McClurkinCharles O. NewtonHarry ShiverMark TuggleJack WilliamsPhil WilliamsJim BartonAlan BootheMac ButtramSteve ClouseAlan HarperJoe HubbardMike HubbardWayne JohnsonJim PattersonOliver RobinsonJohn W. RogersDavid SessionsDan WilliamsRichard BaughnDaniel H. BomanJuandalynn GivanTodd GreesonAlvin HolmesSteve HurstThomas JacksonJohn F. Knight JrWes LongBarry MaskArtis McCampbellJohnny Mack MorrowDemetrius C. NewtonArthur PayneJohn RobinsonDavid StandridgeAllen TreadawayElaine BeechDickie DrakeCraig FordDexter GrimsleyMike MillicanBarry MooreRod ScottPebblin W. WarrenApril WeaverRandy Wood

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Kennedy, Representative Yvonne, death mourned

Summary

A joint memorial resolution by the Alabama Legislature mourning the death of State Representative Yvonne Kennedy and honoring her life and public service.

What This Bill Does

It officially records her death with deep sadness and offers tribute to her life. It recognizes her work as a longtime legislator and educator and extends sympathy to her family. It is ceremonial and does not create or change laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• Family of Yvonne Kennedy, who receive heartfelt sympathy from the Legislature
• The Alabama Legislature (both House and Senate), which adopts and acknowledges the resolution
• Residents of Mobile's 97th District and the broader Alabama community who are influenced by Kennedy's public service and legacy

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Honorable State Representative Yvonne Kennedy, Ph.D., and records it with deep sadness
• Offers the highest tribute to her life and extends heartfelt sympathy to her family
• States that the resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature
• Recognizes Kennedy's roles and contributions as an educator and long-serving legislator

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