HR337 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Thompson, Vera M., death mourned

Summary

HR337 is a House of Representatives resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Vera M. Thompson and offering condolences to her family.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would formally mourn Vera M. Thompson’s death and celebrate her life and achievements. It highlights her more than 40 years as an educator, her leadership as a principal, and her civil rights advocacy and community service. The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to her husband, children, grandchild, and other survivors. It creates an official state record recognizing her contributions.

Who It Affects

• Family and close survivors (husband, children, grandchild) who receive formal condolences and recognition.
• Montgomery community members and state organizations (educators, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and similar groups) whose contributions and legacy are acknowledged.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House mourns the death of Vera M. Thompson and pays tribute to her life, noting her faith, more than four decades in education, leadership as a principal, and civil rights advocacy.
• Provision 2: The House extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband, children, grandchild, and other survivors, and directs that this tribute be recorded as an official expression of condolence.

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