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HJR333 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Mike Jones
Mike Jones
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Boothe, Geraldine Grimes, death mourned
Summary

A House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Geraldine Grimes Boothe and honoring her life and contributions.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally records the death and expresses deep sorrow and sympathy to her family. It recounts Boothe's life, career, and community service to highlight her impact. It serves as a ceremonial tribute adopted by both chambers, celebrating her life and recognizing her contributions.

Who It Affects
  • Family and close associates of Geraldine Grimes Boothe, who receive official condolences and recognition from the legislature.
  • The Opp, Alabama community and its educators and organizations, who are publicly honored by the resolution and whose memory of Boothe is officially recorded.
Key Provisions
  • Mourns the death of Geraldine Grimes Boothe and expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family.
  • Recites Boothe's life achievements, including her 44-year teaching career, church involvement, coaching, and numerous community roles and honors.
  • Declares that her life will be celebrated and remembered, with the resolution offered as a tribute.
  • Provides that the resolution be adopted by both houses and recorded in the official journals as part of the state's public record.
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

Bill Actions

H

Forwarded to Governor on May 3, 2017 at 5:49 p.m.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-286.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Boothe motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature