HR180 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

McVay, Thomas Lockwood, death mourned

Summary

Alabama House honors the life and mourns the death of Thomas Lockwood McVay with a formal tribute.

What This Bill Does

This resolution announces the death, expresses sadness, and offers sympathy to McVay's family. It highlights his long career as a metallurgist with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, his interest in history, and his community involvement, and it records the tribute in the official records.

Who It Affects

• Thomas Lockwood McVay's immediate family and survivors, who receive formal tribute and sympathy
• The Alabama community and readers, who learn of his life and contributions through the resolution

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House records the death of Thomas Lockwood McVay with deep sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Provision 2: The resolution acknowledges McVay's life and work, including his 38-year career as a metallurgist with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, his love of history, and his community involvement, and directs that this tribute be entered into the official records.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence