SJR24 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Hill, Tessie P., death mourned
Summary: SJR24 is a formal memorial by Alabama's Legislature honoring the life and death of Tessie P. Hill and expressing condolences.
What This Bill Does
If enacted as signed, it records Tessie P. Hill's death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family. It highlights her life, including her education and long career as an educator, as well as her extensive community involvement. It is a ceremonial gesture by the Legislature, adopted by both chambers to honor her memory.

Who It Affects
Family and survivors of Tessie P. Hill, who receive the Legislature's sympathy and acknowledgment of their loss.
Alabama residents, especially educators and community members, who recognize and remember her contributions described in the resolution.

Key Provisions
The death of Tessie P. Hill is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution offers heartfelt sympathy to her family.
The resolution describes her life and work, including her education (Wilberforce University and Columbia University), her teaching career, and her extensive community involvement, and notes that the resolution is adopted by both chambers.

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