HR241 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Wayne JohnsonJim PattersonPhil WilliamsMac McCutcheonLaura Hall

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Ball, Claudine Smith, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House memorializes the life of Claudine Smith Ball and extends sympathy to her family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would record the death of Claudine Smith Ball in the official records and formally honor her life. It offers heartfelt sympathy to her family and notes her as a valued community member and relative of the Legislature. The resolution serves as a public memorial from the House of Representatives.

Who It Affects

• Claudine Smith Ball's immediate family and survivors (including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and caregiver) who receive a formal tribute and expressions of sympathy from the Alabama House.
• The Alabama community, including members of the House and residents of Hartselle and Morgan County, who witness or are aware of the House's mourning resolution honoring her life.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Claudine Smith Ball with deep sadness.
• The resolution offers the highest tribute to her life and heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• It recognizes her as a valued community member, mother of Representative Mike Ball, and notes her background (born 1935, long-time employee at Prestolite, member of Hartselle First Church of the Nazarene).
• The resolution states it is offered in tribute and memory by the House of Representatives of the Alabama Legislature.

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