HR247 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Prince ChestnutRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

MOURNING THE DEATH OF ATTORNEY CAROLYN DIANE GAINES- VARNER.

Summary

A House resolution mourning the death and honoring the life of Attorney Carolyn Diane Gaines-Varner.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the House would formally record her death with deep sadness, offer tribute to her life and achievements, and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family. The resolution also acknowledges her community leadership and advocacy, including co-founding the Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the National Voting Rights Museum and serving as president of their board, as well as her long career as an attorney and public servant.

Who It Affects

• Family of Carolyn Diane Gaines-Varner, who would receive formal recognition of their loss and heartfelt sympathy from the state.
• The Alabama community and organizations influenced by Gaines-Varner's work, which would be publicly acknowledged for her contributions to law, civil rights, and community service.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Attorney Carolyn Diane Gaines-Varner with deep sadness.
• Offers tribute to her life and achievements, including her work as an attorney, her activism, and leadership roles such as co-founding the Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the National Voting Rights Museum and serving as President of their Board.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and acknowledges the grief shared by many.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Carolyn Gaines-Varner, Death Mourned