HR40 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patrick SellersRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Sallie Bell Ephraim McMIllan, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House resolution HR40 mourns the death and celebrates the life of Sallie Bell Ephraim McMillan.

What This Bill Does

It records Sallie McMillan's death in the official state record and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family. It highlights her life and career as a longtime Alabama teacher, noting the schools where she taught. It mentions her roles in professional teaching associations and her faith community. It preserves her memory in the public journal as a tribute from the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Sallie Bell Ephraim McMillan's family and loved ones, who receive the state's formal tribute and condolences.
• The Alabama educational community and the broader public, who learn of her teaching career and community contributions through the resolution.

Key Provisions

• The House records the death of Sallie Bell Ephraim McMillan with deep sadness and offers this resolution in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones.
• Acknowledges her life achievements, including her career as a teacher at Canton Bend (Wilcox County), Pittman Junior High School, Westfield High School (Jefferson County), and R.R. Moton High School (Leeds).
• Recognizes her as a lifelong member of the Alabama Teachers Association and her professional affiliations with the American Education Association, the National Education Association, and the Alabama Association of Retired Teachers.
• Expresses that the memory of Mrs. McMillan will be cherished by all who knew and loved her, and that the resolution is offered to her family as a public tribute.

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