HR238 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ginny ShaverRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Albert Shumaker, death mourned

Summary

HR238 is a ceremonial Alabama House resolution mourning the death of Albert Leo Shumaker and expressing sympathy to his family.

What This Bill Does

The bill memorializes Albert Leo Shumaker, noting his death on February 19, 2025, at age 84. It acknowledges his long career as a lawyer and public servant, including roles such as Centre City Attorney, guardian ad litem for foster children, and involvement with local boards, civic clubs, and community service. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family and highlights his contributions to the Centre and Cherokee County communities.

Who It Affects

• Albert Leo Shumaker's immediate family (wife Anne Williamson Shumaker and other relatives), who receive the expressed sympathy and remembrance.
• Centre, Alabama and Cherokee County communities, including local government, legal professionals, and civic organizations that benefited from his service and leadership.
• The broader Alabama legal and civic community, through recognition of his public service and mentoring efforts.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Albert Leo Shumaker and acknowledges his 84 years of life and contributions.
• Recognizes his professional and public service roles, including Centre City Attorney, participation in municipal, probate, real estate, and family law, and work with foster children as guardian ad litem.
• Notes his community leadership, such as creating the Law Library at the Cherokee County Courthouse, leading courthouse renovations, and mentoring other attorneys.
• Offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Anne Williamson Shumaker, and his extended family, with a copy of the resolution expressing the sympathy.

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