HJR22 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arnold MooneyRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Barker, Frank Morehead, Jr., death mourned
Summary: HJR22 is an Alabama House joint resolution mourning the death of Dr. Frank Morehead Barker, Jr., and honoring his life and contributions.
What This Bill Does
The bill records the death of Dr. Barker (December 27, 2021, age 89) with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It pays tribute to his life and work, including founding and leading Briarwood Church and related ministries, and recognizes his role in shaping religious organizations in the Birmingham area. It highlights his past as a Navy Jet Fighter Pilot and his transformative Christian ministry, then notes that the resolution is adopted by both chambers to memorialize him and express condolences to his family.

Who It Affects
Dr. Barker's immediate family, who receive formal condolences and recognition of their loss.
Religious and educational communities in the Birmingham area (e.g., Briarwood Church, Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham Theological Seminary, Campus Outreach, and related ministries) that are recognized for his contributions and whose work was influenced by his life.

Key Provisions
The death of Dr. Frank Morehead Barker, Jr. is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.
The resolution tributes Dr. Barker’s life and acknowledges his work as a pastor and founder/leader of Briarwood Church and its associated ministries, including schools and seminaries.
The text notes his broader contributions to religious organizations in Alabama, including his role in the formation of the Presbyterian Church in America in 1973.
The resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a formal expression of mourning and remembrance.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence