HR101 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Juandalynn GivanRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Hardy, Evenlyn Starks, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House honors the life and contributions of Evelyn Starks Hardy, founder of the Original Gospel Harmonettes, with a formal tribute and condolences.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would memorialize Evelyn Starks Hardy and recognize her as founder of the Original Gospel Harmonettes and her impact on gospel music and the Civil Rights era. It notes her roles as pianist, composer, and arranger and her work helping the group gain major label status. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends and to all who were touched by her life and music.

Who It Affects

• Evelyn Starks Hardy's family and friends, who receive official condolences and recognition of her contributions
• The Alabama community and fans of gospel music, who observe a formal tribute and remembrance of her legacy

Key Provisions

• The House expresses grief and gratitude, offering the highest tribute to Hardy's inspiring legacy as part of the resolution
• The House extends heartfelt sympathy to Hardy's friends, family, and the many individuals whose lives she touched

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence