HJR75 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

McBride, Robert Eugene, death mourned

Summary

HJR75 is a ceremonial resolution by the Alabama Legislature mourning the death and honoring the life of Robert Eugene McBride.

What This Bill Does

It publicly expresses grief and pays tribute to Mr. McBride, recognizing his life and contributions. The resolution notes his Navy service, his work as an electronics engineer and director of clinical services at AIDB, his leadership of Camp Mac, and his involvement in church and local civic groups. It extends sympathy to his family and friends, and shows that both chambers of the Legislature concur in this formal tribute. This is ceremonial and does not create laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Family and close friends of Robert Eugene McBride, who receive official expressions of condolence and sympathy
• Camp Mac and the youth and communities it serves, in recognition of McBride's founding and leadership
• Talladega community organizations connected to McBride, including First United Methodist Church (Talladega) and the Talladega City Schools Foundation, acknowledged for his service

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Robert Eugene McBride and celebrates his life and legacy, offering the Legislature's condolences
• Recognizes and memorializes his service as a U.S. Navy officer, his professional work at AIDB, and his role as founder/director of Camp Mac
• Acknowledges his extensive community involvement, including years of service to the First United Methodist Church and leadership with the Talladega City Schools Foundation (honor of a Foundation Chair in 2011)
• States that the resolution is adopted by both the House and Senate as a formal tribute and sincere sympathy 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