HR494 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Joseph C. MitchellJim PattersonArthur PayneOliver RobinsonJohn W. RogersGeorge “Tootie” BandyRichard BaughnMack N. ButlerPaul DeMarcoDickie DrakeVictor GastonJohn F. Knight JrMike MillicanBill PooleHarry ShiverMark TuggleNapoleon BracyGreg BurdineJames E. BuskeyTerri CollinsJuandalynn GivanDexter GrimsleyMicky HammonMike HillRalph HowardThomas JacksonRon JohnsonWayne JohnsonPaul W. LeeRichard LindseyWes LongBecky NordgrenPatricia ToddJack WilliamsPaul BeckmanElaine BeechMarcel BlackDavid ColstonTodd GreesonLaura HallAlvin HolmesMike HubbardJamie IsonMary Sue McClurkinSteve McMillanBarry MooreHoward SanderfordRandy WoodGreg WrenK.L. BrownMac ButtramDonnie ChesteenJoe FaustLynn GreerKen JohnsonRichard J. LairdJohn MerrillWilliam RobertsJohn RobinsonDavid StandridgeAllen TreadawayMerika ColemanChris EnglandChad FincherEd HenryJoe HubbardSteve HurstBarry MaskArtis McCampbellJohnny Mack MorrowCharles O. NewtonRandall SheddLesley VanceKurt WallaceApril WeaverJim BartonDuwayne BridgesJim CarnsAlan HarperJay LoveLawrence McAdoryJim McClendonMac McCutcheonMary MooreDavid SessionsPebblin W. WarrenPhil WilliamsAlan BakerMike BallDaniel H. BomanRandy DavisCraig FordBerry ForteDarrio MeltonDemetrius C. NewtonKerry RichRod ScottDan WilliamsAlan BootheSteve ClouseAllen FarleyMike JonesThad McClammy

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Reynolds, Nimrod Q., death mourned

Summary

HR494 is a House resolution mourning the death of Reverend Nimrod Q. Reynolds and honoring his life and civil rights work.

What This Bill Does

It records Reverend Reynolds's death with deep sadness and offers the resolution as a formal tribute. It highlights his role as a civil rights pioneer and longtime pastor, including actions like integrating Tenth Street Elementary School in 1967 and leading desegregation efforts in 1972. It recognizes his leadership in civil rights organizations and his impact on the Anniston and Alabama communities, and it expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family. It establishes the tribute as an official acknowledgment from the House.

Who It Affects

• Reverend Nimrod Q. Reynolds's immediate family and close associates, who receive heartfelt sympathy and formal recognition from the House.
• Residents of Anniston and the Alabama civil rights community, who are acknowledged for Reynolds's leadership and lasting impact on desegregation and church work.

Key Provisions

• The death of Reverend Nimrod Q. Reynolds is recorded with deep sadness and the resolution is offered as a high tribute to his life.
• The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to Reynolds's family and acknowledges the grief shared by many.
• The resolution recognizes Reynolds's roles as a civil rights pioneer and a long-serving pastor, including his involvement in school integration and desegregation efforts, and his leadership in civil rights organizations.
• The House commits to the resolution as the official record of tribute to Reynolds.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence