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HR263 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
Victor Gaston
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Sumerlin, Edith, death mourned
Summary

The Alabama House passed a ceremonial resolution mourning Edith Sumerlin’s death and honoring her life and service.

What This Bill Does

It formally mourns the death of Edith Sumerlin and expresses sympathy to her family and friends. It provides a brief biographical sketch, noting she was born in Monroeville in 1924, graduated from Huntingdon College, worked at Maxwell Air Force Base, and spent 22 years as an assistant for the Alabama House of Representatives. It states the House’s intent to honor her legacy and recognize her contributions to the community.

Who It Affects
  • Edith Sumerlin’s family and friends, who receive sympathy and recognition of her life
  • The Alabama House of Representatives, its staff and the Alabama community, who observe or participate in the memorial tribute
Key Provisions
  • Mourning the death of Edith Sumerlin and offering heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends
  • A biographical summary of her life, including birth in Monroeville (Sept. 8, 1924), education at Huntingdon College, civil service at Maxwell Air Force Base, and 22 years as an assistant to the Alabama House
  • A statement that the House honors her legacy and memorializes her contributions to the community
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

Bill Actions

H

Joint Rule 11

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature