HR125 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Graham Lamar Champion, death mourned

Summary

A resolution by the Alabama House mourning the death and celebrating the life of Graham Lamar Champion.

What This Bill Does

It would officially mourn the death of Graham Lamar Champion, recognize his life and public service, and extend sympathy to his family. It notes his work as the owner of Public Strategies, LLC, his representation of clients nationwide, and the respect he earned from lawmakers for his friendliness, honesty, knowledge, listening, and willingness to compromise. It also acknowledges his civic leadership with the Montgomery Rotary Club and his contributions to Alabama and its people. This is a ceremonial resolution and does not change any laws.

Who It Affects

• Graham Champion's immediate family and close friends, who receive formal recognition and sympathy from the state.
• Alabama residents, lawmakers, and public officials who learn about Champion's life and contributions and acknowledge his impact on the community.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Graham Lamar Champion of Pike Road, Alabama (died February 7, 2025, age 72).
• Recognizes Champion as the owner of Public Strategies, LLC and notes his representation of clients nationwide and the respect he earned from current and former Alabama legislators for friendliness, honesty, knowledge, listening, and willingness to compromise.
• Acknowledges his civic leadership with the Montgomery Rotary Club (president, assistant district governor, district membership chair) and his recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow; notes Rotary Foundation recognition for work related to Tuskegee University and polio vaccine efforts.
• Recognizes his scouting achievements ( Eagle Scout in 1966, president of Tukabatchee Area Council since 2022, Council Executive Board member, 2023 Outstanding Eagle Scout).
• Notes his surviving family (wife Linda; sons Matthew Champion and Lee Walden; grandchildren Landon Champion, Madison Champion, Nate Walden; sister Celie Edwards) and other life contributions.
• States that the House mourns Champion, celebrates his life, recognizes his contributions to Alabama, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family.

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