HR297 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

O'Leary, Paul, death mourned

Summary

HR297 is a signed House resolution mourning the death of Dr. Paul O'Leary and honoring his contributions to Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill records the death with sadness and expresses heartfelt sympathy to Dr. O'Leary's wife, children, and other relatives. It recognizes his work as a psychiatrist, educator, and community leader, including roles at SHKO Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The University of South Alabama, and Children’s Hospital of Alabama, among others. It also notes his civic engagement and advocacy for health care and children, and states that the resolution is a formal tribute to his life.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Paul O'Leary's immediate family (wife Malinda Blair O'Leary and two daughters, Sophia and Sylvia) and close friends and colleagues who mourn his passing.
• The Alabama medical and educational communities and the institutions he served (SHKO Medicine, UAB, University of South Alabama, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, and related organizations), recognizing his impact and leadership.

Key Provisions

• Expresses sadness at Dr. Paul O'Leary's death and records it in the official records.
• Acknowledges his professional achievements as a psychiatrist, educator, and community leader, detailing his affiliations and roles at SHKO Medicine, UAB, University of South Alabama, and Children’s Hospital of Alabama, plus his forensic work and court-martial involvement.
• Recognizes his civic engagements, leadership in professional organizations, and advocacy on health care and children's issues, as well as his family connections and community contributions.
• Offers the resolution as the highest tribute and appreciation to his life and extends sympathy to his grieving family.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence