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SJR65 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Tom Butler
Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Newby, James M. Jr., death mourned
Summary

Alabama Senate Joint Resolution 65 memorializes the death of James M. Newby Jr. and offers condolences.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Legislature records Mr. Newby's death with deep sadness, offers heartfelt sympathy to his family, and recognizes his life and public service. It notes his leadership roles on numerous boards and his contributions to his community and agricultural organizations. The resolution is adopted by both legislative chambers as an official tribute.

Who It Affects
  • Family and close friends of James M. Newby Jr., who receive an official expression of sympathy from the Legislature.
  • The Alabama community, including Limestone County and the organizations he served on, which receive formal recognition of his service and leadership.
Key Provisions
  • The death of James M. Newby Jr. is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
  • The resolution recognizes his service on multiple boards and leadership roles in agricultural and community organizations (e.g., Limestone County Soil and Conservation, Limestone Farmers Cooperative Board, Alabama Farmers Cooperative Board, Bonnie Plant Board, Cooperative Financial Services Board, Soil Conservation Service Board, and related roles).
  • The resolution is adopted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and certified as an official memorial by the Secretary.
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

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2021-155.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Jones (M) motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

S

Butler motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature