SJR51 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: Biddle, Elizabeth Berry, death mourned
Summary: SJR51 memorializes Elizabeth Berry Biddle, recognizing her life, career, and mental health advocacy, and expresses the Legislature's condolences.
What This Bill Does
It is a formal resolution that mourns her death and records it with sadness, acknowledges her long teaching career and her efforts to improve mental health services in Alabama, and notes honors she received. It also publicly offers heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends; it does not create or alter any laws.

Who It Affects
Elizabeth Berry Biddle's family and close friends, who receive a public tribute and condolences from the Legislature.
Alabama's mental health community and related state agencies (such as the Jefferson Blount St. Clair Mental Health Authority and the Alabama Department of Mental Health) whose work and impact are acknowledged in the resolution.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death of Elizabeth Berry Biddle and records the death with deep sadness.
Recognizes her 30-year career as a fifth-grade teacher and her lifelong commitment to improving mental health services in Alabama.
Notes her service on the Jefferson Blount St. Clair Mental Health Authority board for 28 years and appointments to the Alabama Department of Mental Health Board of Trustees.
States that the Alabama Department of Mental Health honored her by naming the 1920 Club building the Jack and Nena Biddle Building.
Offers heartfelt sympathy to her husband, children, grandchildren, sister, and other family and friends.

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