HR316 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara DrummondRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Alexis Herman, death mourned

Summary

HR316 is a House resolution that mourns the death and celebrates the life of Alexis Herman, honoring her public service and contributions.

What This Bill Does

It formally records the death of Alexis Herman with deep sadness and honors her life and advocacy. It highlights her trailblazing career in public service and business, including roles such as Director of the Women’s Bureau, CEO of the Democratic National Convention, Deputy Director of Bill Clinton’s transition team, and U.S. Secretary of Labor, as well as her work to desegregate schools and promote workforce development and diversity. It notes that she helped strengthen America’s workforce, supported workplace equality, and that her memory will be remembered by a nation she served. It also provides personal details such as her birth in Mobile in 1947, her death at age 77, and that she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Charles Franklin.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and state government who will read and acknowledge a formal memorial recognizing Alexis Herman’s death and life.
• Alexis Herman’s family, friends, and the broader community who are publicly honored by the tribute and reminded of her impact on public service and workforce development.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Alexis Herman with deep sadness and records the event in the official capacity of the House.
• Commends her trailblazing achievements in government, business, and community service, and describes her roles and impact on public policy and workplace equality.
• Cites specific milestones (Director of the Women’s Bureau, CEO of the Democratic National Convention, Deputy Director of Clinton’s transition team, U.S. Secretary of Labor) and her work in desegregation, workforce training, and the 1998 Workforce Investment Act.
• Notes her birth in Mobile, Alabama (1947), her death at age 77, and that she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Charles Franklin.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions