HR376 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Messer, Roy, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives adopted a resolution mourning the death of Roy Messer and expressing sympathy to his family.

What This Bill Does

It formally mourns Roy Messer’s death and celebrates his life of service. It notes his roles as husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and music minister, along with his past work at BellSouth and personal interests. It extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family, and states that a copy of the resolution is offered as tribute and honor.

Who It Affects

• Roy Messer's immediate family (wife Dorothy Messer, daughter Monica Cooper and her husband Todd, son-in-law Andy McAllister, grandchildren Alexandra Cooper, Morgan Cooper, Madeleine McAllister, Abigail McAllister, Claire McAllister) who receive formal recognition and condolences.
• Friends, relatives, and the community who admired and respected him and will be affected by the public tribute.
• The Alabama House of Representatives and the broader public, through an official record acknowledging his life and service.

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama that while grieving the death of Roy Messer, we celebrate his life of service and purpose, and we extend heartfelt sympathy to his family for whom a copy of this resolution is offered with sincere tribute and honor.
• The resolution formalizes mourning and public recognition of Messer’s life, including his roles as husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and music minister, and his community involvement.
• A copy of the resolution is presented to Messer’s family as a tribute and honor from the House.

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