HR377 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Becky Nordgren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Mize, Ola Lee, death mourned

Summary

HR377 is a formal Alabama House resolution mourning the death of Colonel Ola Lee Mize and honoring his life and military service.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the bill would formally recognize Colonel Ola Lee Mize's death and celebrate his life and service. It provides a summary of his military career, including three tours in Vietnam, retirement as a Full Colonel with the Special Forces, and his Medal of Honor for the Korean War, highlighting reasons for public tribute. It also expresses sympathy to his survivors, acknowledges his faith and community involvement, and establishes the House's tribute to his legacy.

Who It Affects

• Colonel Ola Lee Mize's surviving family and close associates, who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Alabama House
• Alabama veterans, the Etowah County community, and members of Southside Baptist Church who are publicly honored and reminded of his service and faith
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the broader public, who participate in the ceremonial tribute and remembrance

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the death of Colonel Ola Lee Mize and celebrates his life and legacy
• Documents his military career: enlisted in 1948, three Vietnam tours, retired as Full Colonel with the Special Forces, led the Special Forces School, and was a Medal of Honor recipient for Korea (with a second Medal of Honor nomination noted)
• Acknowledges his faith and devotion as a member of Southside Baptist Church and his personal character and leadership
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and supporters and directs the Legislature to offer the state's highest tribute and remembrance

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence