HJR232 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Lamona Hall Lucas, Mourning

Summary

A memorial resolution that mourns the death and celebrates the life of Lamona Hall Lucas and recognizes her contributions to Alabama's disability services.

What This Bill Does

The bill records the death of Lamona Hall Lucas with deep sadness, offers tribute to her life, and expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family. It also publicly acknowledges her pioneering work in disability services in Alabama, including leadership roles at Rotary Rehabilitation Hospital and as the first Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, along with her involvement in disability-rights initiatives such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Who It Affects

• Family and close friends of Lamona Hall Lucas, who receive public tribute and condolences.
• The Alabama community, especially the disability-services community, which gains recognition of Lucas's leadership and lasting impact on state programs and rights protections.

Key Provisions

• The death of Mrs. Lamona Hall Lucas is recorded with deep sadness, and the resolution is offered in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• The Legislature publicly recognizes Lucas's life and service, including her roles as a teacher, Director of Rotary Rehabilitation Hospital, head of ADRS, and Alabama's first Commissioner of ADRS, along with her contributions to disability-rights initiatives and the ADA.
• The resolution expresses that Lucas's legacy will be cherished and included in the official records of the Legislature, reflecting the bipartisan recognition of her contributions.

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Subjects

Resolutions