HJR55 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Napoleon BracyDonnie ChesteenTerri CollinsRandy DavisAllen FarleyLaura HallMike HubbardThomas JacksonWayne JohnsonRichard J. LairdJay LoveDemetrius C. NewtonBecky NordgrenKurt WallaceDan WilliamsPhil WilliamsGreg WrenMack N. ButlerChris EnglandCraig FordBerry ForteJuandalynn GivanMike HillWes LongSteve McMillanMary MooreWilliam RobertsMark TuggleLesley VanceDuwayne BridgesSteve ClouseDavid ColstonPaul DeMarcoChad FincherTodd GreesonEd HenryRalph HowardMike JonesThad McClammyMary Sue McClurkinJoseph C. MitchellBarry MooreJim PattersonKerry RichJohn RobinsonRod ScottGeorge “Tootie” BandyDaniel H. BomanAlan BootheK.L. BrownJames E. BuskeyDexter GrimsleyJoe HubbardArtis McCampbellJim McClendonDarrio MeltonJohn MerrillJohn W. RogersHoward SanderfordAllen TreadawayJack WilliamsJim BartonElaine BeechMerika ColemanSteve HurstJamie IsonMac McCutcheonHarry ShiverRandy WoodMike BallRichard BaughnPaul BeckmanGreg BurdineMac ButtramLynn GreerAlvin HolmesKen JohnsonPaul W. LeeBarry MaskLawrence McAdoryCharles O. NewtonBill PooleOliver RobinsonDavid SessionsDavid StandridgeApril WeaverMarcel BlackJoe FaustVictor GastonRon JohnsonJohn F. Knight JrArthur PaynePatricia ToddAlan BakerBarbara Bigsby BoydJim CarnsDickie DrakeMicky HammonAlan HarperRichard LindseyMike MillicanJohnny Mack Morrow

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Childs, William Jones, death mourned

Summary

HJR55 is a formal tribute by the Alabama Legislature mourning the death of William Jones 'Bill' Childs and recognizing his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

The resolution records the death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It honors his life and contributions, including his WWII-era work repairing Tuskegee Airmen aircraft, his service as the first Black elected official in Macon County (two terms as Justice of the Peace), and his long career as a small business owner. It also notes his involvement in his church and community.

Who It Affects

• Family of William Jones Childs who will receive condolences and recognition from the Legislature
• Alabama veterans and aviation communities (including the Tuskegee Airmen and Black Pilots of America) and Macon County residents whose lives are shaped by his public service and contributions

Key Provisions

• The Legislature mourns the death of William Jones Childs with deep sadness and records his passing.
• The resolution offers tribute to his life and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• It recognizes his achievements, including repairing aircraft for the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and his ranking as a top aircraft mechanic in North America.
• It acknowledges his public service as the first Black elected official in Macon County since Reconstruction and his eight years as Justice of the Peace, along with his long-time role as a business owner and community member.

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