SJR13 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
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 Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Dixon, Larry Dean, death mourned
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death and honoring the public service of former State Senator Larry Dean Dixon.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill records the death with deep sadness, pays tribute to Dixon’s many years of public service, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family. It recognizes his roles in local and state government and his leadership in professional medical boards both in Alabama and nationally, highlighting honors he received. The resolution becomes part of the official state records as a memorial tribute.

Who It Affects
Family and loved ones of Larry Dixon, who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Legislature.
Alabama government and residents, who gain a formal public tribute recognizing Dixon's service and contributions to the state.

Key Provisions
The Legislature records the death of former State Senator Larry Dean Dixon with deep sadness and offers condolences to his family.
It acknowledges Dixon’s 35 years of government service in Alabama, including roles as Executive Director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, Montgomery City Council member, Alabama House of Representatives member, and Alabama Senate member.
It notes his national involvement with the United States Federation of State Medical Boards and as founder/president of Administrators in Medicine, along with honors such as a Lifetime Achievement Award.
It cites the renaming of the Dixon-Parker Building in his honor upon retirement and his induction into the Alabama Health Care Hall of Fame.
The resolution is entered into the official records as a memorial tribute.

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