HJR34 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Raymond Gregg Hodges, death mourned
Summary: HJR34 is a ceremonial joint resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Raymond Gregg Hodges.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it would formally mourn the death of Raymond Gregg Hodges, honor his life and service, and express sympathy to his family. The resolution highlights Hodges’ work with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, his leadership in local organizations, and his service as a U.S. Air Force veteran. It states that Hodges’ memory should be cherished by those who knew him, and it serves as a public tribute by the Legislature. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not change laws or policies.

Who It Affects
Raymond Gregg Hodges’ immediate family and friends, who receive formal recognition and heartfelt sympathy from the Legislature.
The Alabama community and organizations Hodges served (such as the Extension Service, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and related groups), which receive public acknowledgment of his contributions.

Key Provisions
Mourns the death and records the passing of Raymond Gregg Hodges with deep sadness.
Celebrates Hodges’ life, including his military service and long community-focused career with the Extension Service and local organizations.
Offers heartfelt sympathy to Hodges’ family and states that his memory should be cherished by those who knew him.
Declares this a ceremonial tribute by the Alabama Legislature and notes that it does not create or modify laws or policies.

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