SJR43 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot 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 J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Sutton, Don, death mourned
Summary: SJR43 is a Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton and offering condolences to his family.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally records the death of Don Sutton (January 19, 2021) and pays tribute to his life and career. It highlights his achievements as a Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (324 wins, 58 shutouts, four-time All-Star, 1980 ERA Leader) and his place in history with the Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, Athletics, and Angels, as well as his long broadcasting career with the Atlanta Braves. It also expresses sympathy to his wife Mary Sutton and children, acknowledging that his passing is a loss to his family and to the community.

Who It Affects
Don Sutton's family (wife Mary Sutton and children Daron, Staci, and Jaqueline) who receive formal condolences and acknowledgment of their loss.
Alabama residents and the state’s sports community who recognize and remember Sutton's contributions to baseball and broadcasting.

Key Provisions
Mourning the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton and recording it with deep sadness.
Offering heartfelt sympathy to Sutton's surviving wife and children and noting the community's shared grief.
Recognizing Sutton's achievements as a professional baseball player (Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, Athletics, Angels) and his broadcasting career for the Braves (1989-2018), including his Braves Hall of Fame honor in 2015.
Acknowledging Sutton's Hall of Fame induction in 1998 and his status as a record-holder for the Dodgers in wins and strikeouts.
This is a memorial resolution adopted by the Alabama Legislature, reflecting tribute rather than creating new law.

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