SJR37 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Warner, Jonathan Westervelt, death mourned

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 37 mourns the death of Jonathan Westervelt Warner and honors his life and contributions to Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It formally mourns Warner's passing, offers condolences to his family and friends, and publicly recognizes his leadership in business and philanthropy. The resolution recounts his education, military service, leadership of Gulf States Paper, and his civic and charitable work in Alabama, and it expresses gratitude for his life and legacy. The measure is adopted by both chambers and certified by the Secretary, serving as a ceremonial record of the Legislature's tribute.

Who It Affects

• Family and close friends of Jonathan Westervelt Warner, who receive public sympathy and recognition from the Legislature.
• Alabama community members and institutions connected to Warner through his business leadership, philanthropy, and civic work, who are publicly honored by the resolution.

Key Provisions

• The Legislature concurring, the death of Jonathan Westervelt (Jack) Warner is mourned and the Legislature offers its highest tribute and heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
• The resolution recounts Warner's life, including his birth in Decatur, Illinois; education; Army service; leadership of Gulf States Paper Corporation; and his roles with the Alabama Chamber of Commerce, Smithsonian, Washington and Lee University, and other affiliations, as well as his philanthropy.
• The resolution is adopted by both the Senate and the House and certified by the Secretary, recognizing Warner's contributions and memorializing them in official records.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence