HJR4 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Terri CollinsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Dukes, Representative Bill, death mourned
Summary: Alabama's Legislature mourns the death and honors the life and public service of the Honorable Bill Dukes.
What This Bill Does
The bill serves as a ceremonial resolution recognizing Bill Dukes' passing and commemorating his public service. It acknowledges his time as Decatur's mayor (1976-1994) and as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1994-2010), and highlights his efforts in economic development, education, and community projects. It extends heartfelt condolences to his family and records the lawmakers' respect for his contributions. It creates an official public record celebrating his life without implementing policy changes.

Who It Affects
Family and survivors of Bill Dukes, who receive formal condolences and recognition of his life and service.
Alabama residents and public officials, especially in Decatur, who reading or referencing the resolution see a formal tribute to a former mayor and state representative.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of the Honorable Bill Dukes of Decatur on December 18, 2014, at age 87.
Recognizes his service in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1994 to 2010 and five terms as Decatur's mayor (1976-1994).
Describes his contributions to Decatur, including economic development, development of the Industrial Park and River Port, funding of the Decatur Riverwalk, downtown revitalization, and improvements to quality of life such as a performing arts center and baseball complex, as well as a strong focus on public education.
Notes his civic leadership and various awards, and his involvement in church and community organizations.
Becomes a formal, public record in which the Legislature celebrates his life and extends condolences to his family.

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