HJR275 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Roller, Robert Thomas, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama Legislature mourns the death of Robert Thomas Roller and honors his life and service with a formal tribute.

What This Bill Does

This House Joint Resolution expresses mourning and tribute for Robert Thomas Roller, noting his military service as a Marine who earned the Navy Cross and was wounded in Vietnam, and his later work in education and community service. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends and declares the Legislature’s respect for his legacy. The resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Family and friends of Robert Thomas Roller receive formal condolences and a public tribute from the Alabama Legislature.
• Alabama residents, including veterans and community members, witness official recognition of Roller’s life and heroism through the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Robert Thomas Roller and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
• Acknowledges Roller’s military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, his actions in Vietnam, and his Navy Cross award, along with his post-service life and community work.
• Be it resolved by the Legislature of Alabama (both House and Senate) to adopt a highest tribute to his inspiring legacy.
• Adopts the resolution as a ceremonial expression of gratitude and respect by the state.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence