SJR96 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Cole, David Michael, death mourned

Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death of David Michael Cole and offering condolences and tribute.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution formally expresses sorrow over David Michael Cole's death, honors his life and accomplishments, and offers sympathy to his family and friends. It provides a summary of his life, education, and career, and declares the legislature's highest tribute to his legacy. The resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a public memorial.

Who It Affects

• David Michael Cole's family and close friends, who receive formal condolences and a public tribute from the state.
• The Alabama community and institutions (including his hometowns, universities, and professional networks) who are informed of his life and legacy through the official record.

Key Provisions

• The legislature expresses regret and sorrow over the death of David Michael Cole and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
• The resolution provides a biographical summary: born in Athens, Alabama; graduated from Madison Academy (2003); summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (2008); graduated from The University of Alabama School of Law (2011); was a partner in his father's lobbying firm in Montgomery; associated with Market St. Church of Christ in Athens and Mayfair Church of Christ in Huntsville.
• The resolution characterizes Cole in positive terms and notes his personal interests and qualities.
• The legislature, by concurrent resolution, offers this as a highest tribute to his legacy and as heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence