HJR59 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Brewer, Betty, death mourned
Summary: The Alabama Legislature passes a joint resolution mourning the death of Retired Probate Judge Betty Brewer and honoring her life and service.
What This Bill Does
HJR59 memorializes the death of Betty Brewer, Cullman County's first female Probate Judge. It describes her nearly three-decade career in the Probate Office, including 22 years as Chief Clerk before being elected Probate Judge in 2000, and notes her reputation for integrity, kindness, and hard work. The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and acknowledges her contributions to the community. The Legislature, in concurring fashion, records her death with deep sadness and offers the resolution as a high tribute to her life and memory.

Who It Affects
Betty Brewer's family and survivors receive formal recognition, sympathy, and tribute from the Alabama Legislature.
The Cullman County community and the broader Alabama public see a formal state tribute recognizing Brewer's life and public service.

Key Provisions
Recognizes Betty Brewer as Cullman County's first female Probate Judge and outlines her career from 1977 (including 22 years as Chief Clerk) to her election as Probate Judge in 2000.
Characterizes Brewer as a devout Christian who was known for her gentle demeanor, personal attention to others, integrity, and work ethic.
Specifies survivors, including her husband OC Brewer, daughter Rhonda Brewer Harris, sister Barbara Harris, granddaughter Rachel Roberts, grandson Riley Roberts, and step-grandchildren Morgan Harris and Mason Harris.
Declares, with both houses of the Legislature concurring, that Brewer's death is recorded with deep sadness and that the resolution is offered as a high tribute to her life and with 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