HR142 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Goodwin, James David, Jr., death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives pays tribute to and mourns the death of Dr. James David Goodwin Jr., recognizing his life, career, and service.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that expresses mourning for Dr. Goodwin, honors his life and achievements, and conveys condolences to his family and friends. It acknowledges his education, long dentistry career, and military service, and it publicly recognizes the positive impact he had on his community. The resolution states the House’s intention to remember his legacy with gratitude.

Who It Affects

• Dr. James David Goodwin Jr.'s family and friends receive formal tribute and heartfelt sympathy from the House.
• The Alabama community and residents, who learn of his contributions through the memorial and are reminded of his public service and professional work.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Dr. James David Goodwin Jr.
• Commends his life, achievements, and inspiring legacy; recognizes his education (Lenior-Rhyne College B.S.; University of Alabama, D.M.D.), Army service and retirement as a Colonel, and 40-year dentistry career; notes his community involvement
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, brother, and other survivors
• Declares the House's highest tribute to his legacy and offers sympathy to his family and friends

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence