SJR80 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

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 April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Foster, Autherine Lucy, death mourned
Summary: SJR80 is a Senate Joint Resolution mourning Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, and honoring her role in civil rights.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it would formally record Autherine Lucy Foster's death with deep sadness, offer heartfelt sympathy to her family, and pay tribute to her life. It recognizes her historic role as the first Black student at the University of Alabama and her contribution to desegregation and civil rights in Alabama. It serves as an official expression of respect from the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects
Family and survivors of Autherine Lucy Foster, who would receive formal tribute and heartfelt sympathy from the Alabama Legislature.
The Alabama public, including the University of Alabama community and state institutions, which would officially recognize Foster's historic role and contributions to desegregation and civil rights.

Key Provisions
Records the death of Autherine Lucy Foster with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Pays tribute to her life and recognizes her historic role as the first Black student at the University of Alabama and her impact on desegregation and civil rights in Alabama.

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