HR131 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Duwayne BridgesMac ButtramJim CarnsChris EnglandDexter GrimsleyThad McClammyJohnny Mack MorrowJohn W. RogersAlan BakerRichard BaughnAdline ClarkeTerri CollinsPaul DeMarcoVictor GastonEd HenryPaul W. LeeBecky NordgrenJim PattersonArthur PayneHoward SanderfordHarry ShiverAllen TreadawayPhil WilliamsRandy WoodMike BallGeorge “Tootie” BandyJames E. BuskeyMack N. ButlerJoe FaustCraig FordAlan HarperJohn F. Knight JrOliver RobinsonDavid SessionsPatricia ToddMargie WilcoxElaine BeechNapoleon BracyDickie DrakeAllen FarleyJuandalynn GivanMike HolmesRalph HowardJoe HubbardKen JohnsonJim McClendonJohn MerrillJoseph C. MitchellKerry RichMark TuggleLesley VanceKurt WallaceDonnie ChesteenSteve ClouseChad FincherLaura HallRichard LindseyArtis McCampbellMary MooreJohn RobinsonRandall SheddDavid StandridgePebblin W. WarrenApril WeaverPaul BeckmanGreg BurdineMerika ColemanAlvin HolmesThomas JacksonRon JohnsonMike JonesWes LongMac McCutcheonDimitri PolizosJack WilliamsGreg WrenDaniel H. BomanAlan BootheDavid ColstonLynn GreerTodd GreesonMike HubbardLawrence McAdorySteve McMillanMike MillicanBarry MooreCharles O. NewtonRod ScottMarcel BlackBarbara Bigsby BoydK.L. BrownBerry ForteMicky HammonMike HillSteve HurstJamie IsonWayne JohnsonRichard J. LairdMary Sue McClurkinDarrio MeltonBill PooleWilliam RobertsDan Williams

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Callender, William Edward, Sr., death mourned

Summary

HR131 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Colonel (US Army Retired) William Edward Callender, Sr., and honoring his life and service.

What This Bill Does

It memorializes the death of Colonel Callender and offers condolences to his family and friends. It summarizes his life, including his Mobile, Alabama birth, education, lengthy military career with Vietnam service and multiple awards, and his later work with the University of South Alabama and the Baldwin County School Board, along with veteran advocacy and community involvement. The resolution expresses that the House offers its highest tribute to his inspiring legacy and heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

Who It Affects

• Family members and close friends of Colonel William Edward Callender, Sr., who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Alabama House.
• The Alabama community and veteran community, which is reminded of Callender's military service, public service, and community contributions.

Key Provisions

• The House memorializes the death of Colonel William Edward Callender, Sr., and acknowledges his life and legacy.
• The resolution recounts his life milestones: birth in Mobile (1937), education (Murphy High School, University of Alabama, Kansas State University, University of South Alabama), Vietnam-era military service with decorations (Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Soldier's Medal, and the Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star Medal), and the Gulf Coast Veteran of the Year Award (2006).
• It notes his post-military career with the University of South Alabama and Baldwin County School Board, and his community involvement on the Battleship Commission and in veterans advocacy.
• It lists his survivors (wife Jacqueline; three daughters; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren) and mentions predeceased siblings and son.
• The House states it offers the resolution in highest tribute and heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence