HR7 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2023

Title

MOURNING THE DEATH OF DR. ALMA FREEMAN.

Summary

This House resolution mourns the death of Dr. Alma Freeman and honors her life and work.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Dr. Alma Freeman and offers a formal tribute to her life. It outlines her background (birth in LaFayette, Alabama), education (degrees from ASU, Ohio State University, Rutgers), and long career at Alabama State University including leadership roles. It notes her involvement in civil rights issues and her many professional and civic affiliations, and it expresses deep sadness and sympathy to her family. It does not create or change laws or allocate funding.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Alma Freeman's family and friends, who receive public tribute and sympathy in the resolution
• Members of the Alabama House and the Alabama community who recognize and reflect on her contributions and memory as part of official state records

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of Dr. Alma Freeman and records it with deep sadness, offering tribute to her life and sympathy to her family
• Acknowledges her life story, including birthplace (LaFayette, Alabama), education (Chambers County Training School; ASU; Master of Arts from Ohio State University; Doctorate from Rutgers), and long teaching and administrative career at Alabama State University
• Notes her roles as a teacher, Dean of University College, and Interim Dean of the College of Education, plus her retirement and continued involvement with ASU
• Recognizes her civil rights work, professional and civic affiliations, awards, and lasting impact on education and the community, and ends with a formal expression of sympathy

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Subjects

Mourning The Death of Dr. Alma Freeman