HR179 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda HollisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Charles "Cecil" Guyton, Jr., Death Mourned

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives mourns the death of Charles Cecil Guyton, Jr. and memorializes his life and contributions.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Charles Cecil Guyton, Jr. and offers formal condolences from the House. It includes a biographical summary of his life, highlighting his Birmingham roots, education, marriage to Vanessa D. Bennett, daughter Nicole Michelle Guyton, and his career as a mixologist, caterer, founder of Transform-Chicago, and international tour manager in music and entertainment. It also notes his membership in Alpha Phi Alpha and his church involvement, and states that survivors include his daughters, five grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. The resolution serves as a tribute from the House and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Who It Affects

• Family and close relatives of Charles Cecil Guyton, Jr., including his daughters Nicole Guyton McClendon and Taliyah Knight, and five grandchildren, who will receive formal condolences and recognition.
• The Alabama state and local community, including public officials and residents who recognize his life and contributions through the memorial resolution.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Charles Cecil Guyton, Jr. and records it with deep sadness, offering heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• Recites his biographical details and career achievements, including his education, marriage to Vanessa D. Bennett, daughter Nicole, work as a mixologist and caterer, founder of Transform-Chicago, international tour manager, and church membership, in order to memorialize his life.

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Subjects

Resolutions