HJR47 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Lee County, tornado victims, death mourned
Summary: HJR47 is Alabama's formal tribute by the Legislature to mourn and honor the 23 people who died in the Lee County EF4 tornado of March 3, 2019.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges the deaths, lists the victims, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to their families. It notes the tornado's impact on Lee County and that seven victims were from the same family, highlighting the community’s loss. It is a ceremonial resolution adopted by both houses and signed, serving as an official remembrance rather than creating new laws or spending.

Who It Affects
Families and friends of the 23 tornado victims in Lee County, who are explicitly named and offered condolences.
Lee County and the broader Alabama community, which receives a formal record of mourning and remembrance from the state legislature.

Key Provisions
Identifies and commemorates 23 Lee County tornado victims (ages 6 to 89), including seven victims from the same family, in a formal tribute related to the March 3, 2019 EF4 tornado.
Declares that the deaths are recorded with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to the victims' families; the resolution is adopted by the House and Senate and signed.

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