SJR88 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton 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 Tim Melson 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: Ferguson, James S., death mourned
Summary: The bill is a memorial resolution mourning the death of Dr. James S. Ferguson, former director of the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band.
What This Bill Does
It honors Dr. Ferguson's life and his work as the band director, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and the UA community. The resolution is adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature as an official tribute and recorded in the acts of the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Dr. James S. Ferguson's family and loved ones, who receive formal condolences
The University of Alabama community, especially the Million Dollar Band and its alumni and students, who are affected by the tribute
The Alabama Legislature and state government, which pass and record the memorial resolution

Key Provisions
Records the death of Dr. James S. Ferguson and honors his service as the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band director
Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and survivors
Adopted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and certified as an official memorial

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