SJR17 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Taylor, Hilda Leigh Dismukes, death mourned

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution SJR17 mourns the death and honors the life of Hilda Leigh Dismukes Taylor.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it officially mourns her death and pays tribute to her life and contributions. It highlights her talents as a gardener, painter, seamstress, cook, and cake decorator, and notes that she helped develop the first computer department at Southeastern Drug Company. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends and records the resolution in the state’s official journals.

Who It Affects

• Family, friends, and her caretaker who receive public condolences and recognition.
• The Alabama community and state government, which will read the tribute and have it recorded in official records.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Hilda Leigh Dismukes Taylor and offers heartfelt sympathy.
• Celebrates her life and lists her talents and community involvement, including gardening, painting, sewing, cooking, and cake decoration, as well as her role in starting the first computer department at Southeastern Drug Company.
• Conveys the Legislature's tribute to her legacy and expresses gratitude for her life.
• Requests that the resolution be recorded in the official journals of the Senate and House.

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