SJR10 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dan RobertsSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Second Special Session 2021
Title: Fuller, Joe Edward, death mourned
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution honoring the life and public service of Joe Edward 'The Hawk' Fuller, who died October 8, 2021, and expressing condolences to his family.
What This Bill Does
Declares the death of Joe Fuller with deep sadness and offers tribute to his life. Summarizes his background (born 1943 in Huntsville; U.S. Air Force 1961–1965; successful insurance career) and his widely recognized civic leadership. Highlights his roles leading civic groups, his work on major regional projects like Corridor X and I-22, and the honor of a bridge named after him and the Hawk Award established in 2021 to recognize legislators.

Who It Affects
Joe Edward Fuller’s family and close friends, who receive formal condolences and tribute.
The Alabama community and public institutions and organizations he led or shaped (civic groups, business associations, infrastructure projects, and legislators who may be recognized by the Hawk Award).

Key Provisions
The death of Joe Edward 'The Hawk' Fuller on October 8, 2021, is acknowledged with deep sadness and the resolution offers tribute to his life and sympathy to his family.
The resolution provides a biographical summary of Fuller, including his military service, business career, nickname 'The Hawk,' and extensive civic leadership.
It notes Fuller’s roles in organizations (Birmingham Jaycees, City Sales Club, Mid-Alabama Republican Club, Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce) and his work as Chairman of the Corridor X Task Force, which led to the Memphis-to-Birmingham interstate (I-22) and a bridge named in his honor by the Legislature.
It states that the Joe E. 'Hawk' Fuller Lawmaker of the Year Award/The Hawk Award was created in 2021 to honor a deserving legislator and is awarded annually in perpetuity.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence