HR17 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2023

Title

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF REVEREND FREDERICK G. OUTLAW.

Summary

HR17 is a ceremonial Alabama House resolution honoring the life and service of Reverend Frederick G. Outlaw and expressing condolences to his family.

What This Bill Does

It records the death and offers tribute to Reverend Outlaw's life. It describes his education, 42 years of Christian ministry, and various leadership roles in the United Methodist Church and related organizations. It extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other survivors, as well as his church family and friends. It does not change state law or authorize spending.

Who It Affects

• Reverend Outlaw's immediate family and survivors (wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives) who receive official recognition and condolences.
• Religious and community groups connected to Reverend Outlaw (church members, colleagues, and organizations such as Gammon Theological Seminary and Black Methodists for Church Renewal) who are publicly honored and acknowledged.
• The Alabama House and the broader public, as the resolution is a formal record of the death and a public tribute.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Officially records the death of Reverend Frederick G. Outlaw in the House records and offers tribute to his life.
• Provision 2: Summarizes his life and ministry, noting his 42 years of service, roles as pastor, training and workshop leader, conference staff member, District Superintendent, and involvement with Black Methodists for Church Renewal.
• Provision 3: Extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other survivors, as well as his ministerial colleagues, church family, and friends.
• Provision 4: States that the resolution is ceremonial and does not amend law or authorize spending.

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Subjects

Reverend Frederick G. Outlaw, Mourned