HR179 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

McCormack, Ann Ward, death mourned

Summary

HR179 is a House resolution mourning the death of Ann Ward McCormack and offering condolences.

What This Bill Does

It would officially record her death and memorialize her life, offering heartfelt sympathy to her family. It describes her as devoted to family and faith who enjoyed serving others, working with children, and loving music, and notes she was a valued member of the community. The resolution expresses that her memory will be cherished and extends sympathy to the bereaved.

Who It Affects

• Immediate family of Ann Ward McCormack (husband, son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, sister, parents-in-law, and other relatives) who receive formal recognition and sympathy.
• Members of the Tuscaloosa community and others who knew her, who are described as benefiting from the public tribute and remembrance.
• The Alabama House and the broader public, which formally records the death and pays tribute through the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Mrs. Ann Ward McCormack of Tuscaloosa on January 22, 2014, at age 60.
• Offers deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• Describes her as devoted to family and faith, who enjoyed helping others, working with children, and loved music.
• Identifies her survivors: husband Frank Michael “Mike” McCormack; son Frank Michael McCormack, Jr.; daughter-in-law Jennifer King McCormack; granddaughter Ana McCormack; sister Alice Shook; parents-in-law Frank M. and Mary B. McCormack; and other relatives.
• Declares she was a valued member of the community and that her memory will be cherished.
• The resolution is offered as a formal tribute to her life.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence