HJR20 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Riddick, Frank Henderson, death mourned
Summary: This House Joint Resolution mourns the death of Frank Henderson Riddick and offers a formal tribute to his life and public service.
What This Bill Does
It formally mourns the death of Frank Henderson Riddick and offers the Legislature's tribute to his life. It notes his Korean War military service, Auburn University education, and work with the Redstone Arsenal Army Missile Command and Teledyne Brown. It recognizes his long public service in Huntsville and Madison County, including roles on the Huntsville City Council, in the Alabama House of Representatives, and as Madison County Probate Judge, plus his community involvement and church membership, and it expresses sympathy to his family and friends.

Who It Affects
Family and friends of Frank Henderson Riddick, who receive official recognition and condolences from the Legislature
Residents of Huntsville and Madison County and the wider Alabama community, who gain a formal record of local public service and an expression of sympathy

Key Provisions
Specific provision 1: The resolution mourns the death of Frank Henderson Riddick, noting his passing and age at death (86) and his residence in Huntsville, Alabama.
Specific provision 2: The resolution acknowledges Riddick's life achievements, including military service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, his Auburn University education, and his professional work with the Redstone Arsenal Army Missile Command and Teledyne Brown Engineering; it also lists his public service as a Huntsville City Council member, a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, and Madison County Probate Judge, along with his community involvement and church membership.
Specific provision 3: The resolution expresses the Legislature's gratitude for Riddick's life and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence