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HJR404 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Moquin, Joseph C., death mourned
Summary

Alabama lawmakers mourn the death of Joseph C. Moquin and honor his life and legacy with a formal resolution.

What This Bill Does

The resolution expresses sorrow over Moquin's death and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It publicly honors his life, noting his World War II service as a captain in the Army Corps of Engineers, his engineering leadership and roles in the space and defense industries, and his contributions to Alabama communities. The document serves as an official, commemorative record of respect by the Legislature.

Who It Affects
  • Moquin's immediate family and friends, who receive a formal expression of sympathy and tribute from the Legislature
  • The Alabama community and public institutions, which gain public recognition of Moquin's achievements and role in state history
Key Provisions
  • Provision 1: The Legislature mourns the death of Joseph C. Moquin and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
  • Provision 2: The Legislature honors Moquin's life and legacy, highlighting his military service, engineering leadership, contributions to aerospace and higher education, and his involvement in Alabama's civic and scientific communities.
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

Bill Actions

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Forwarded to Governor on April 3, 2014 at 2:16 p.m. on April 3, 2014.

H

Assigned Act No. 2014-360.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature