SJR87 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Shadrack McGill Rusty Glover Linda Coleman-Madison Mark Slade Blackwell J.T. Waggoner Tammy Irons Bill Hightower George M. “Marc” Keahey Paul Bussman Harri Anne Smith Bryan Taylor Jimmy Holley Vivian Davis Figures Quinton Ross Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Priscilla Dunn Jerry L. Fielding William “Bill” M. Beasley
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Thomas, Joab L., death mourned
Summary: SJR87 is a bipartisan Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death and honoring the life of former University of Alabama President Joab L. Thomas.
What This Bill Does
It expresses sorrow at his death and offers heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. It recognizes his life and career, including leadership roles at the University of Alabama, North Carolina State University, and Penn State, as well as his education at Harvard. It adopts the resolution as an official tribute to his legacy and records the Legislature's sympathy and appreciation in state proceedings.

Who It Affects
Joab L. Thomas's family and close friends, who receive official condolences and remembrance.
The University of Alabama and the broader academic community that benefited from his leadership and legacy.
Alabama residents and state records, who gain an official public memorial and historical acknowledgment of his contributions.

Key Provisions
Expresses mourning and gratitude for Joab L. Thomas's life and legacy.
Acknowledges his career highlights, including roles at Harvard, UA (president from 1981 to 1988), NC State University, and Penn State University, and his impact on students and institutions.
Becomes an official act of the Legislature, adopting the tribute and offering sympathy to his family, with the resolution recorded in state proceedings.

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