HR271 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Snodgrass, John David, death mourned

Summary

HR271 is a formal Alabama House resolution mourning the death of Judge John David Snodgrass and honoring his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

Describes the death of Judge John David Snodgrass and expresses the House's condolences to his family. It recounts his education and long career as a judge and public servant, including his roles in the Alabama judiciary and professional organizations. It directs that the resolution be recorded in the official records as a tribute to his life.

Who It Affects

• Judge John David Snodgrass's family, who receive public condolences and a formal tribute
• Members of Alabama's judiciary and legislative community, and the public who will see the tribute in official records

Key Provisions

• Acknowledges the death of Judge John David Snodgrass and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Summarizes his life and career, including his education at The University of Alabama (BS) and The University of Alabama School of Law, his early legal work, election to the Alabama Legislature, and his service as a judge in the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit with a period as Presiding Judge from 1973 to 1989.
• Notes leadership roles such as president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Judges and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Judicial College, plus later work in private practice and arbitration after retirement.
• States that the House records his death with deep sadness and offers this resolution as a tribute to his life for his family and for the public.

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