HJR77 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Thomas JacksonRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Clayton, John Edward, death mourned
Summary: A ceremonial House Joint Resolution mourning the death of John Edward Clayton and offering condolences to his family.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally records the death of John Edward Clayton, expresses the Alabama Legislature's condolences, and notes his biographical details. It includes information about his birth, military service, church involvement, family, and career, and serves as a public gesture of sympathy from the Legislature toward his loved ones. The resolution is a ceremonial action and does not create or change laws or programs.

Who It Affects
John Edward Clayton's family and close friends who receive formal condolences from the Legislature
Alabama residents and readers of the resolution who learn of the public expression of sympathy and the biographical summary

Key Provisions
Acknowledges the death of John Edward Clayton of Thomasville, Alabama, on February 9, 2013, at age 67.
Provides a biographical summary: born March 31, 1945; served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War; Christian and member of Williams Temple CME Church; retired after working for the State of Alabama; survived by his wife Dorothy, children, and other relatives.
Offers heartfelt sympathy to Clayton's family and records the death with deep sadness as a formal gesture from the House of Representatives.
Notes that the resolution was adopted by the House on February 26, 2013, by the Senate on March 5, 2013, and signed into law on March 7, 2013.

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