SJR34 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Keith KelleySenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

MOURNING THE DEATHS OF MARC GANN AND SAMUEL ADAM RUSSELL.

Summary

SJR34 is a joint resolution by the Alabama Legislature mourning the deaths and honoring the service of Marc Gann and Samuel Adam Russell.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it records the deaths with deep sadness, pays tribute to the two men's lives, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to their families. It recognizes their military and public service — Gann as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and Ranger, LifeSaver crew member and Oak Grove firefighter; Russell as a long-time firefighter, paramedic, and LifeSaver nurse — and notes they died in a lifesaving mission during a helicopter crash in Shelby County. The resolution is concurred by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Who It Affects

• Marc Gann's family (wife Brenda; children Kelly, Craig, and Holly) who are offered sympathy
• Samuel Adam Russell's family (wife Tamara; sons Dylan, JD Stephens, and Jesse Lankford) who are offered sympathy
• the Alabama firefighting and life-saving community (LifeSaver crew, Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Sylacauga Fire Department) acknowledged for their service
• the broader Alabama community that honors veterans and first responders

Key Provisions

• The deaths of Marc Gann and Samuel Adam Russell are recorded with deep sadness and the resolution offers tribute to their lives with sympathy to their families
• Acknowledgment of Marc Gann's 20+ years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and Army Ranger, his LifeSaver work since 2007, and his seven years with the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department
• Acknowledgment of Samuel Adam Russell's more than 15 years as a part-time firefighter with the Sylacauga Fire Department, and his roles as a paramedic and LifeSaver registered nurse
• A statement that the resolution is concurred by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature

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

Subjects

Marc Gann and Samuel Russell, Mourning