HJR212 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Hamm, Wanda Grissom, death mourned
Summary: Alabama lawmakers adopted a ceremonial joint resolution mourning Wanda Grissom Hamm and celebrating her life.
What This Bill Does
The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences, honors Hamm's life and contributions, and offers sympathy to her family and friends. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not create or change any laws or policies.

Who It Affects
Wanda Grissom Hamm's family and close friends receive official condolences and tribute from the state legislature
The Red Bay community and Alabama residents learn about Hamm's life and contributions through this public acknowledgment

Key Provisions
The legislature mourns the death of Wanda Grissom Hamm and celebrates her life, offering heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends
The resolution describes Hamm as an artist, writer, florist, and valued community member, and notes her personal and family contributions
It is a ceremonial act by both houses of the Alabama Legislature and does not amend or create laws or policies

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence

Enrolled

Delivered to Governor at 9:40 a.m. on April 13, 2017.

Assigned Act No. 2017-157.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Boothe motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules