HJR130 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Jamie Ison
Republican
Co-Sponsors: David Sessions Mike Ball Elaine Beech K.L. Brown Merika Coleman Lynn Greer Joe Hubbard Mike Hubbard Mike Jones Wes Long Joseph C. Mitchell Barry Moore Arthur Payne William Roberts Randall Shedd Harry Shiver David Standridge James E. Buskey Barbara Bigsby Boyd Mack N. Butler Todd Greeson Wayne Johnson Steve McMillan Bill Poole John W. Rogers Lesley Vance Kurt Wallace Victor Gaston Steve Clouse Terri Collins Craig Ford Juandalynn Givan Dexter Grimsley Ken Johnson Richard J. Laird Oliver Robinson Rod Scott Dan Williams Daniel H. Boman Greg Burdine Dickie Drake Chris England Allen Farley Berry Forte Alan Harper Ed Henry Alvin Holmes Steve Hurst Ron Johnson Richard Lindsey Mac McCutcheon Darrio Melton Dimitri Polizos Kerry Rich Allen Treadaway Jack Williams Phil Williams Margie Wilcox Randy Davis Richard Baughn Duwayne Bridges Jim Carns Paul DeMarco Ralph Howard Lawrence McAdory Jim McClendon John Merrill Mary Moore Johnny Mack Morrow Napoleon Bracy Chad Fincher Alan Baker Mac Buttram Thomas Jackson John F. Knight Jr Paul W. Lee John Robinson Pebblin W. Warren April Weaver George “Tootie” Bandy Paul Beckman Marcel Black Donnie Chesteen David Colston Joe Faust Laura Hall Micky Hammon Artis McCampbell Thad McClammy Jim Patterson Randy Wood Alan Boothe Mike Hill Mike Holmes Mary Sue McClurkin Mike Millican Charles O. Newton Becky Nordgren Howard Sanderford Patricia Todd Mark Tuggle Greg Wren Adline Clarke
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Moulton, Gordon, death mourned
Summary: HJR130 is a ceremonial joint resolution, signed by the Legislature, honoring the life and mourning the death of Gordon Moulton, former president of the University of South Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It publicly honors Gordon Moulton’s life and mourns his passing, describing his long tenure and leadership at the University of South Alabama. The resolution notes his roles and accomplishments, including his 47 years at USA and 15 years as president, and directs that a copy be given to his family. This is a ceremonial gesture with no changes to laws or state policies.

Who It Affects
Gordon Moulton's family and colleagues, who receive a formal statement of esteem and acknowledgment of his life and death.
The University of South Alabama and the Alabama higher education community, which are publicly recognized for Moulton's leadership and contributions to education, health care, and the state.

Key Provisions
Honors the life and mourns the death of Gordon Moulton, former University of South Alabama president.
Describes his 47 years of service to USA, including 15 years as president and roles such as director of the computer center, founding dean of the School of Computing, and vice president for services and planning.
Acknowledges the improvements and growth at USA during his leadership, including campus enhancements, student enrollment and graduation, academic program development, student life, research funding, private giving, community involvement, economic development, and the USA Health System.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to his family as evidence of the esteem of the people of Alabama.
States that the resolution was adopted by the Alabama Legislature (both houses) and signed into effect.

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