HR133 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Gray, Sarah Jester, death mourned

Summary

Alabama House passes a signed resolution mourning the death of Sarah Jester Gray and paying tribute to her life and community service.

What This Bill Does

The resolution records the death of Sarah Jester Gray with deep sadness. It notes she was a lifelong Gadsden resident and a member of Malone Baptist Church, where she and her husband dedicated their lives to helping others. It lists her survivors and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family, and it serves as a formal tribute to her life.

Who It Affects

• Family and close relatives of Sarah Jester Gray (husband J.W. Gray, children Greg Gray and Cissy Goodspeed, grandchildren Hannah Gray, Haley Gray, and Gray Goodspeed, brother Jimmy Jester and brother-in-law Ronald Gray) who receive official recognition and condolences.
• The Gadsden community and Malone Baptist Church, and the general public who read the memorial in the official House records, recognizing her life and service.

Key Provisions

• The death of Sarah Jester Gray is recorded with deep sadness by the Alabama House of Representatives.
• The resolution acknowledges her as a lifelong Gadsden resident and a member of Malone Baptist Church, noting her and her husband's dedication to helping others.
• The resolution lists her survivors and extends heartfelt sympathy to her family and those who knew her.
• The resolution is offered in tribute to her life and serves as an official public record of mourning.

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