HR314 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Dinges, William Donald, death mourned

Summary

HR314 is a House resolution mourning the death of William Donald Dinges and honoring his life and contributions.

What This Bill Does

It records the death in the official record, offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, and pays public tribute to his life. It recognizes his work as a NASA Apollo Project engineer and his impact as an Alabama entrepreneur who opened the first Taco Bell in 1969 and several Sizzler's restaurants, plus his later investments in local businesses. It notes his surviving family and that he was a valued member of the community.

Who It Affects

• William Donald Dinges' immediate family and survivors (e.g., Beth Dinges, Linda Fulmer, Ann Weinacker, Sherry Dinges, Sidney Weinacker, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren)
• Huntsville and Alabama local business community that benefited from his entrepreneurship and community involvement
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the public, as the resolution publicly memorializes his life and expresses sympathy

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of William Donald Dinges and records it with deep sadness
• Offers the highest tribute to his life and heartfelt sympathy to his family
• Acknowledges his roles as a NASA Apollo Project engineer and as an entrepreneur who opened the first Taco Bell in 1969 and several Sizzler's restaurants in Alabama
• Lists his survivors and notes his predeceased son Rick Dinges
• States that the resolution is offered by the Alabama House of Representatives as a public tribute

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