HR304 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Booker, Nathaniel, Sr., death mourned

Summary

HR304 is a formal Alabama House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Nathaniel 'Nat' Booker, Sr. and honoring his life.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Nathaniel 'Nat' Booker, Sr. on April 24, 2021, at age 89, with deep sadness. It honors his life by noting his church involvement, music career, and public service, including work for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., being among the first Black men in Alabama to star in a Coca-Cola commercial, and his service in the Korean War. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family (including his daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and surviving relatives) and to the broader community. It functions as an official tribute from the Alabama House to recognize his impact on the community.

Who It Affects

• Nathaniel Booker, Sr.'s immediate family and close relatives (including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and his wife who preceded him in death) who receive formal mourning and condolences from the House.
• The Alabama community and readers of the resolution, including his church and gospel music circles, who learn of his life and contributions through the tribute.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Nathaniel 'Nat' Booker, Sr. with deep sadness and offers a tribute to his life.
• The resolution acknowledges biographical details and community roles, such as his birth in Conecuh County (1932), his military service in the Korean War, his work at Coca-Cola Bottling Co., his presence on the Country Boy Eddie Show, and his leadership in gospel music groups.
• The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and provides recognition of his survivors and supporters.
• The resolution states that it is offered by the Alabama House of Representatives as an official tribute and memorial, to be recorded in the legislative records.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence