HR329 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will AinsworthLt. Governor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

McDonald, Sidney Leighton, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House honors the life of Sidney Leighton McDonald and mourns his death with a formal tribute.

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution formally mourns the death of Sidney Leighton McDonald and offers condolences to his family. It memorializes his life and public service, noting his roles as a state representative and senator, State Finance Director, and leader in higher education governance and business. It is a ceremonial gesture that expresses gratitude for his contributions and does not change state law or policy.

Who It Affects

• Sidney Leighton McDonald's wife, family, and friends – they receive formal sympathy and recognition in the resolution.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama state government – they issue the memorial tribute and maintain a record of his public service.
• The Alabama community – it publicly honors a notable local leader and his civic and business contributions.

Key Provisions

• Specific provision 1: The resolution acknowledges the death and offers heartfelt sympathy to Sidney Leighton McDonald's wife, family, and friends, while expressing grateful remembrance of his life.
• Specific provision 2: The resolution summarizes his life and accomplishments, including education, public service as a state representative and senator from Marshall County, State Finance Director, President Pro Tempore of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, and leadership in business and civic organizations, and states this is a ceremonial tribute by the House.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence