HR33 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Cofield, Harbert L., death mourned

Summary

HR33 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Harbert L. Cofield Jr. of Gadsden, Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Harbert L. Cofield Jr. and honors his life in official state records. It notes his background, including his high school in Gadsden, U.S. Army service, and work as a businessman who owned Cofield's Pressure Washing and Paint Company. It extends sympathy to his wife, family, and friends and serves as a formal memorial tribute from the Alabama House.

Who It Affects

• Harbert L. Cofield Jr.'s immediate family (wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren) who receive official recognition and condolences.
• The Alabama community and readers/lawmaker audience who encounter the memorial tribute and the state's official record of his life.

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Harbert L. Cofield Jr. and mourns his passing while celebrating his life.
• Recognizes his background as a Gadsden High School graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and owner of Cofield's Pressure Washing and Paint Company.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife Helen, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family and friends.
• Requests that the House record his death with deep sadness in its journals and offer this memorial tribute as part of the official 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