HR279 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Coburn, Thomas Curtis, death mourned

Summary

HR279 is a House resolution that mourns the death of Thomas Curtis Coburn and honors his life and public service.

What This Bill Does

It records Coburn's death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It memorializes his life by noting his church membership, military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, his 1975-1990 service in the Alabama House of Representatives (including time as chair of the Ways and Means Committee), his lengthy career with South Central Bell and Northwest Shoals Community College, and his local community work. It serves as an official ceremonial tribute from the House, not a policy or funding measure.

Who It Affects

• Coburn's family and survivors, who receive the official expression of sympathy and tribute.
• Members and staff of the Alabama House of Representatives and the broader state government, who record and recognize Coburn's public service and community contributions.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Thomas Curtis Coburn with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• The resolution memorializes Coburn's life and public service, highlighting his church involvement, military service in the U.S. Marine Corps and Korean War, and his tenure in the Alabama House (1975-1990) including chairing the Ways and Means Committee, plus his long private-sector career and community work.
• The resolution describes it as a tribute offered by the House to honor Coburn and to share the grief with his family.
• The formal 'Be it resolved' language indicates the House's action to officially memorialize Coburn in its records.

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