HJR53 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike KirklandRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

MOURNING THE DEATH OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOHNNY LAWSON ROBINSON.

Summary

HJR53 is an Alabama joint resolution mourning the death and honoring the life and public service of former Representative Johnny Lawson Robinson.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would formally record the death of Johnny Lawson Robinson with deep sadness, express condolences to his family, and memorialize his life and public service. It highlights his legislative tenure from 1994 to 2014 and notes several of his contributions, including actions related to the Scottsboro Boys case, economic development efforts, and environmental and infrastructure initiatives. The resolution represents a ceremonial tribute approved by both houses of the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Family and friends of Johnny Lawson Robinson, who receive official recognition and condolences from the Legislature.
• Residents of Alabama and the broader state community, who are informed of Robinson's public service and contributions through the formal tribute.

Key Provisions

• The death of former Representative Johnny Lawson Robinson is recorded with deep sadness and the Legislature offers tribute to his life.
• The resolution memorializes Robinson's life and public service, including his birth in 1950, education, and long tenure in the Alabama Legislature from 1994 to 2014.
• The resolution acknowledges specific achievements: exonerating the Scottsboro Boys, recruiting US Gypsum to Bridgeport, establishing the Senior Rx program, sponsoring the James Martin Wildlife Area, and co-sponsoring the bill dedicating a section of I-65 as 'The Lost Highway.'
• The resolution notes Robinson's faith as a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and mentions his personal connections such as his Bible verse Luke 12:48.
• The resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a formal tribute and expression of sympathy to his family.

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Subjects

HJR__MOURNING THE DEATH OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOHNNY LAWSON ROBINSON.