HR138 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Ochoa, Joyce Sassaman, death mourned

Summary

HR138 is a House resolution mourning the death of Joyce Sassaman Ochoa and honoring her life.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Joyce Sassaman Ochoa, notes the date and place of death and her age, and expresses the Alabama House's sorrow. It provides a biographical tribute highlighting her education, career as a social worker, and extensive involvement in arts, gardening, and church life. It acknowledges survivors, notes that her husband Gonzalo Ochoa preceded her in death, and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family as a high tribute to her life.

Who It Affects

• Family of Joyce Sassaman Ochoa (daughters Ramona Elizabeth Ochoa-Horshok, Amanda Lucia Ochoa, Patricia Ann Ochoa; brothers Billy J. Sassaman and Dan Sassaman; grandchildren Amelia Horshok, Carmen Williams, Joy Beth Williams, Jackson Ochoa) who receive formal condolences and recognition.
• Local community organizations and people in Tuscaloosa who knew her (Canterbury Episcopal Chapel, Ikebana Tuscaloosa, Feronia Garden Clubs, Daughters of the King) who are publicly acknowledged for her contributions and life.

Key Provisions

• Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama that the death of Mrs. Joyce Sassaman Ochoa is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution is offered as a high tribute to her life with heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• The resolution includes a biographical tribute describing her life, education, marriage, community involvement, and artistic achievements, including memberships and roles such as Canterbury Episcopal Chapel activities, Ikebana, Feronia Garden Clubs, and credentials like Master Flower Show Judge and Landscape Design Consultant.
• The resolution notes survivors and that she was predeceased by her husband Gonzalo Ochoa, and expresses that she will be deeply missed by family and friends.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence