HR420 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Higgins, Robert Walter, death mourned

Summary

A House resolution commending Robert Walter Higgins for his retirement and 20 years of service to Alabama veterans.

What This Bill Does

This bill officially recognizes and commends Robert Walter Higgins for his career with the Alabama Department of Veterans' Affairs and his advocacy for veterans. It highlights his roles as District II Manager and Tuscaloosa County Veterans' Service Officer, noting improvements in education benefits, claims processing, and benefit payments, as well as his implementation of a network hub system and his outreach work to help veterans and their families.

Who It Affects

• Robert Walter Higgins — receives formal recognition and commendation upon his retirement.
• Alabama veterans and their families — may benefit from the programs and services Higgins helped provide and promote, as acknowledged in the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Commends Robert Walter Higgins for retirement and 20 years of dedicated service and support of Alabama veterans.
• Notes specific achievements, including implementing a District II network hub to help veterans and their families understand and receive benefits, improving education benefits and claims processing, generating revenue in veteran benefit payments, and participating in veterans outreach events.

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