HR201 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patrick SellersRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Calvin Elder, death mourned

Summary

HR201 is a House resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Calvin Elder, honoring his work as a longtime educator and active community leader.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it records Calvin Elder's death with deep sadness, offers condolences to his family, and honors his life and service. It highlights his 31-year career as a Jefferson County School System teacher, his roles in church and community organizations, and his efforts to improve Roosevelt City, including establishing Fire Station #11. It also notes his long tenure at the Birmingham Times and his work as a photographer and writer, as part of his lasting legacy.

Who It Affects

• Calvin Elder's immediate family and loved ones (grief support and public recognition).
• Residents of Roosevelt City and the Jefferson County community (recognition of his community service and safety initiatives).
• Students, teachers, and colleagues in the Jefferson County School System (acknowledgment of his teaching career and impact).
• Members of organizations he served (First Baptist Church of Roosevelt City, Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, Nurses Guide, P.S. Howard Lodge No. 516, hospital advisory board, transit authority board) and readers of the Birmingham Times (acknowledgment of his roles and contributions).

Key Provisions

• The death of Calvin Elder is recorded with deep sadness and the resolution offers tribute to his life and service, with heartfelt sympathy to his family.
• The resolution enumerates his life achievements: educator for 31 years in the Jefferson County School System; science teacher at Woodward Junior High (1961-1971) and Pleasant Grove High (1971-1992); school bus driver for 29 years.
• It lists his community leadership roles: deacon at First Baptist Church of Roosevelt City, Captain of the Nurses Guide, Assistant Sunday School Teacher for the Men's Bible Class, member of P.S. Howard Lodge No. 516, and involvement with the Cooper Green Mercy Hospital Advisory Board and the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Board.
• It notes his work as President of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association and his efforts to establish Fire Station #11 in Roosevelt City, contributing to community safety.
• It mentions his 50-year career with the Birmingham Times as an Advertising Sales Representative and his work as a photographer, freelance writer, and traveler, recognizing his broader contributions and awards.

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Subjects

Resolutions