HR137 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Blocker, Gary Neill, death mourned

Summary

HR137 is a House resolution mourning the death of Gary Neill Blocker and expressing condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama House records the death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to Blocker’s family. It recognizes his life, including his public service as Jal city councilman and two-term mayor and his move to Tuscaloosa in 2001. The resolution serves as a formal tribute from the state legislature and does not create new laws or financial obligations.

Who It Affects

• Gary Neill Blocker’s immediate family and close friends, who receive formal sympathy and tribute from the state.
• The Alabama communities in Jal and Tuscaloosa, and the broader public who recognize Blocker’s public service and community involvement.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Gary Neill Blocker with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Commends Blocker’s public service as Jal city councilman and two-term mayor, and notes his move to Tuscaloosa in 2001.
• Expresses sympathy to his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and church family at Taylorville United Methodist Church and Jal United Methodist Church.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence