HR355 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

McCord, Roy Oliver, death mourned

Summary

HR355 is a House resolution that mourns the death and honors the life of Roy Oliver McCord.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it records the death with sadness and celebrates his life. It recognizes his long career as an attorney in Etowah County (over 30 years) and his educational background ( magna cum laude from the University of Alabama; Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1982). It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones. It serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Alabama House of Representatives and does not create legal obligations or policy changes.

Who It Affects

• Roy Oliver McCord's family and close friends, who receive expressions of sympathy and tribute through the resolution
• Members of the Alabama community and readers who learn about his life and the House's tribute through the resolution

Key Provisions

• The resolution mourns the death of Roy Oliver McCord and records the loss with sadness (d. April 21, 2017, at age 60).
• It celebrates his life and acknowledges his 30+ years of service as an attorney in Etowah County, along with his education ( magna cum laude from the University of Alabama and a JD from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1982).
• It lists his survivors (wife Carol Ross McCord, children Catherine McCord Bailey, Roy Davis McCord II, Mary Margaret McCord; grandchild Charlotte Ann Bailey; brother John McCord) and expresses heartfelt sympathy to them.
• It states that the House offers this as a highest tribute to McCord and to celebrate his memory for the community.

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