HJR63 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim PattersonMike BallMac McCutcheonLaura HallWayne JohnsonPhil Williams

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Starnes, D. Edward, Jr., death mourned

Summary

Alabama's House and Senate mourn the death of D. Edward Starnes Jr. and honor his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution expresses the legislature's condolences and pays tribute to D. Edward Starnes Jr. It recognizes his work as an education advocate and public servant, his education, and his artistic talents, as well as his family life. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other survivors, and records the legislature's highest tribute to his inspiring legacy.

Who It Affects

• Family and surviving relatives of D. Edward Starnes Jr. (wife, children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) who receive formal recognition and sympathy.
• The Alabama community, including Huntsville and education-related circles, which are publicly honored for Starnes's service and contributions.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of D. Edward Starnes Jr. and states appreciation for his life.
• Recognizes his roles as an education advocate and public servant and notes aspects of his life and work.
• Offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other survivors.
• Adopts the resolution as a formal tribute by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence