SJR40 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Brissie, Robert M., death mourned
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution honoring the life and mourning the death of Dr. Robert M. Brissie, M.D., recognizing his public service and contributions.
What This Bill Does
It records the death with deep sadness and offers the Legislature's highest tribute and sympathy to his family. It acknowledges Dr. Brissie's decades of public service as Jefferson County's Chief Coroner/Medical Examiner and his roles in academia and community leadership, including work as a professor and director of forensic pathology, and notes his involvement in high-profile cases.

Who It Affects
Surviving family members and loved ones, who receive formal tribute and condolences from the Legislature.
Alabama's public and professional community, especially those in forensic pathology, medical examination, and public service, which is recognized for Dr. Brissie's leadership and contributions.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The Legislature records Dr. Brissie's death with deep sadness and offers the resolution as a high tribute to his life and sympathy to his family.
Provision 2: The resolution recognizes Dr. Brissie's long public service, including his role as Jefferson County Chief Coroner/Medical Examiner since 1980, his academic positions, and his leadership and impact in forensic pathology and public affairs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence