SJR4 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
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 Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Callahan, Congressman Herbert Leon, Jr., death mourned
Summary: SJR4 is an Alabama Senate Joint Resolution memorializing the life and mourning the passing of former Congressman Herbert Leon "Sonny" Callahan, Jr.
What This Bill Does
The resolution records the death of Herbert Leon Callahan Jr. (June 24, 2021) and honors his life and public service. It outlines his career in Mobile, including service in the Alabama House (1971-1979) and the U.S. House of Representatives (1984-2003), and notes his leadership roles in Appropriations Subcommittees. It expresses the Legislature’s deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Who It Affects
Family and close friends of Herbert Leon Callahan Jr., who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Legislature.
Alabama residents and public memory, who are informed of his legacy through the official memorial adopted by the state legislature.

Key Provisions
The death of former Alabama Congressman Herbert Leon "Sonny" Callahan, Jr. is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution is offered in tribute to his life with heartfelt sympathy to his family.
The resolution summarizes his public service in Mobile, including time in the Alabama House of Representatives (1971-1979) and in the U.S. Congress (1984-2003), and notes his leadership roles on Appropriations Subcommittees.
The resolution is adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and certified by the appropriate officers.

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