SJR5 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Moody, C.W., death mourned

Summary

SJR5 is a formal legislative mourning resolution honoring C.W. Bill Moody, a former Alabama State Forester.

What This Bill Does

The resolution records Moody's death and expresses deep sadness and sympathy for his family. It recognizes Moody's service as Alabama's State Forester and his role in building the Alabama Forestry Commission and promoting forestry programs like TREASURE Forest. It notes that the TREASURE Forest Landowners Association continues to award a Moody-named award to a TREASURE Forest landowner in recognition of sustainability and usability in forestry.

Who It Affects

• Moody's family and friends, who receive public tribute and condolences from the Legislature.
• Alabama's forestry community, including the Alabama Forestry Commission and TREASURE Forest program participants and awardees, whose legacy is recognized and honored by ongoing awards in Moody's name.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of C.W. Moody (Bill Moody) and records it with deep sadness.
• Recognizes Moody's leadership as Alabama's State Forester and his role in building the Alabama Forestry Commission and advancing forestry programs.
• Describes Moody's contributions to the TREASURE Forest program, including his establishment of the TREASURE Forest Advisory Committee and the later TREASURE Forest Landowners Association.
• Notes that the TREASURE Forest Landowners Association presents an annual Moody-named award to a TREASURE Forest landowner who exemplifies the spirit of sustainability and usability Moody promoted, and offers heartfelt sympathy to Moody's family.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence