SJR114 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tim MelsonSenator
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 Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Anderson, Hilda Barbour, death mourned
Summary: The Alabama Legislature mourns the death of Hilda Barbour Anderson and pays tribute to her life and philanthropy.
What This Bill Does
SJR114 records her death with deep sadness in the state journals and offers tribute to her life, along with sympathy to her family. The resolution recognizes her extensive philanthropy, including support for the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of North Alabama, the Alabama Kidney Foundation, and kidney health initiatives. It notes that she funded the Hilda B. Anderson Endowed Chair in Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and supported an endowed professorship for kidney research, as well as contributions to UNA's women's athletics program. This is a ceremonial gesture and does not create or alter laws or government programs.

Who It Affects
Family and close relatives of Hilda Barbour Anderson, who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Legislature
Organizations and communities she supported (University of North Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama Kidney Foundation, UNA women's athletic programs) and the broader Alabama community who learn of the tribute

Key Provisions
Records the death of Mrs. Hilda Barbour Anderson with deep sadness and offers tribute and heartfelt sympathy to her family
Acknowledges and honors her philanthropy and contributions to higher education, medical research, and kidney health, including gifts to the University of North Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Alabama Kidney Foundation, and support for UNA's women's athletics

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence