HR 460

HR460 193737-1 By Representative Hollis RFD: First Read: 21-MAR-18 193737-1:n:03/21/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1479 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF COURTLIN LA'SHAWN ARRINGTON. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the untimely death on March 7, 2018, of Courtlin La'Shawn Arrington of Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 17 years; and WHEREAS, her passing leaves a void in the lives of her loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where she was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, Courtlin was born on April 17, 2000, to Tynesha Tatum and Courtney Arrington in Birmingham, Alabama; and WHEREAS, she was educated in the Birmingham City School System and was a graduating senior at Huffman High School; and WHEREAS, Courtlin confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of The Rock Church; and WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Geraldine Tatum; and aunt, Regina Hamm; and WHEREAS, survivors include her mother, Tynesha Tatum; father, Courtney Arrington; stepfather, Derrick Hardy; sister, Tamera Tatum; brother, Gera'Mich Tatum; grandmother, Terrie Tatum; grandfathers, Zac Arrington, and Timothy Hardgrove (Carolyn); uncles, William Tatum (Shekeitha), John Tatum, and Tamarreo Tatum (Inger); great uncles, Buch Tatum, William Tatum, and Anthony Bryant (Ella); special cousins, Sid'Liyah Williams and Creonna Broadnax; special friend, Darius Craig; best friends, Serinity, Makayla, and Lemond; very close family friend, Amy McClease; and a host of other family and friends; and WHEREAS, although her presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Courtlin will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Courtlin La'Shawn Arrington is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to her family, whose grief is shared by many.