HR305 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Bearden, Orvil Lee, death mourned

Summary

HR305 is a House resolution mourning the death of Orvil Lee Bearden and paying tribute to his life and service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama House would formally record the death of Orvil Lee Bearden with deep sorrow and offer heartfelt sympathy to his family. It recognizes his military service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, his 18 years on the Geraldine City Council, and his contributions to the community, including work on the walking track at the city park. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute and does not create new laws, rights, or spending obligations.

Who It Affects

• Orvil Lee Bearden's family and survivors, who receive formal condolences and a public tribute to his life.
• Residents of Geraldine and the broader Alabama community, who are publicly recognizing Bearden's military service and local government contributions.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Orvil Lee Bearden with deep sorrow and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• The resolution acknowledges Bearden's military service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and his 18 years on the Geraldine City Council, including his role in creating the walking track at the city park.
• The resolution is offered as a ceremonial tribute from the House and does not establish new laws, obligations, or spending.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence