HR337 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Coleman, Gladys Tarver, death mourned

Summary

HR337 is a House resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Gladys Tarver Coleman.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Alabama House formally records the death with deep sadness and offers tribute to Coleman’s life, while extending heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends. The resolution also highlights her years as a teacher, her focus on voter education, and her service to education and civic organizations, recognizing her leadership and community contributions.

Who It Affects

• Gladys Tarver Coleman’s family and close friends, who receive official recognition and condolences in the resolution.
• Alabama educators, students, and the broader community who learn about Coleman’s life and contributions through the resolution and are reminded of civic engagement and public service.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House records the death of Gladys Tarver Coleman with deep sadness and, while mourning, celebrates her life and offers sympathy to her family and friends.
• Provision 2: The resolution describes Coleman's life and work, including her roles as a teacher, advocate for voter education, first Black member of the Fairfield Board of Education, and leadership positions in educational and Democratic organizations.

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