HR237 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Atkins, L. Scott, death mourned

Summary

A House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of L. Scott Atkins and honoring his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

This bill records the death of L. Scott Atkins and expresses deep sadness. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and pays tribute to his life and public service, noting his various roles in law and government. It does not create any new laws or legal obligations; it is a ceremonial gesture by the Alabama House of Representatives.

Who It Affects

• Immediate family and survivors of L. Scott Atkins, who receive official condolences from the House
• Alabama communities, particularly in Tuscaloosa, that recognize Atkins's public service and contributions

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of L. Scott Atkins and records it with deep sadness in the House proceedings
• Offers heartfelt sympathy to Atkins's family
• Pays tribute to Atkins's life and his public service
• Acknowledges Atkins's career in public and legal service (e.g., Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant Attorney General for Alabama, Executive Assistant to the Alabama Highway Director, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Retardation, Municipal Judge in Centreville, Bibb County Assistant Prosecutor)

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence