HJR9 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rhett MarquesRepresentative

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2019

Title

Thompson, Jacquelyn Dyar, death mourned

Summary

HJR9 is a joint resolution mourning the death of Jacquelyn Dyar Thompson and paying tribute to her life and public service in Enterprise, Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill records the death with deep sadness, offers heartfelt sympathy to Thompson’s family, and publicly honors her life and community contributions. It highlights her roles as a businesswoman, community leader, and Enterprise’s first female mayor, among other public service achievements. The resolution is presented with concurrence from both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Jacquelyn Dyar Thompson's family and close friends, who receive formal tribute and condolences from the Legislature.
• The Enterprise community and the broader Alabama public, who are informed of Thompson's life and recognized contributions through the official resolution.

Key Provisions

• Acknowledges and records the death of Jacquelyn 'Jackie' Dyar Thompson with deep sadness.
• Pays tribute to her life, noting her public service and community leadership (including as Enterprise's first female mayor) and her work as a businesswoman and community advocate.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to Thompson's family.
• States that the resolution is offered with concurrence of both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

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