HR284 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Patrick, Lorenza, death mourned

Summary

HR284 is a House resolution mourning the death of Lorenza Patrick and recognizing his contributions to entrepreneurship, education, and the Alabama community.

What This Bill Does

The resolution records Lorenza Patrick's death with deep sadness and offers tribute to his life and achievements. It highlights his work as Director of the Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University and his efforts to support entrepreneurship and education. It notes his impact, including counseling thousands of clients, supporting hundreds of businesses, and helping secure significant contract dollars for local firms, and it acknowledges his other roles in the community. It closes by extending heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Who It Affects

• Lorenza Patrick's family and close friends, who receive formal recognition and heartfelt sympathy from the House.
• The Alabama State University community and the local business and education community, which are acknowledged for Patrick's contributions to entrepreneurship, education, and economic development.

Key Provisions

• Officially records the death of Lorenza Patrick with deep sadness and offers tribute to his life.
• Recognizes his contributions to entrepreneurship and education, including his role as Director of the Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University.
• Details his impact: counseled over 2,600 clients, provided more than 8,000 hours of one-on-one service, helped create more than 174 businesses, and aided in securing over $166 million in contract dollars for local businesses.
• Acknowledges his prior roles as admissions recruiter, adjunct professor, founding member of a nonprofit focused on scholarship fundraising for HBCUs, and his community involvement.
• Extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones.

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