SJR16 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dan RobertsSenator
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 Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Barker, Barbara Brown, death mourned
Summary: SJR16 is a memorial Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death of Barbara Brown Barker and paying tribute to her life and community contributions.
What This Bill Does
The resolution records the death of Barbara Brown Barker (January 13, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama) and pays tribute to her life and work. It notes her role in founding Briarwood Ballet and leading ballet ministries, and it offers heartfelt sympathy to her family and survivors. The measure expresses recognition of her impact on the community and clarifies it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by both houses of the Alabama Legislature, to be signed by the presiding officers.

Who It Affects
Barbara Brown Barker and her family and survivors, who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Legislature
The Alabama community, including the Briarwood Ballet participants and broader arts and church communities touched by her ministry, acknowledged for her contributions

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of Barbara Brown Barker and records the date and place of death (January 13, 2022, Birmingham, Alabama) and her age (85).
Recognizes her life achievements, including founding Briarwood Ballet, Ballet Exaltation, and Immanuel, and her inclusive ballet ministry.
Extends heartfelt sympathy to Barker's family and survivors and acknowledges the impact on the thousands of students and community members she influenced.
Declares that the Legislature records this death with deep sadness and offers tribute and sympathy; the resolution is presented for adoption by both houses and signed by the Senate President and House Speaker.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Condolence