HR242 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Mary Stephens Zoghby, death mourned

Summary

HR242 is a House resolution that mourns the death and honors the life and public service of former State Representative Mary Stephens Zoghby.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Mary Stephens Zoghby and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family. It memorializes her as a public servant who served in the Alabama House from 1978 to 1994 and highlights her leadership on important Mobile governance reform known as the Zoghby Act. It notes that the reform helped resolve decades of litigation around voter suppression and that she remained active in civic and charitable work after leaving office.

Who It Affects

• Family, friends, and loved ones of Mary Stephens Zoghby, who receive official condolences and a formal tribute from the Alabama House.
• Mobile community and Alabama residents, who recognize her public service and legacy in civic leadership and community organizations.

Key Provisions

• Declares the death of former State Representative Mary Stephens Zoghby with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• Commends her life and public service, including her tenure as a state representative (1978-1994) and her role as chief sponsor of 1985 Mobile governance reform.
• Acknowledges the 1985 legislation that changed Mobile’s government to a mayor/council form and required a balanced budget, known to supporters as the 'Zoghby Act,' and notes its impact on resolving voter suppression litigation.
• Expresses that the resolution is a tribute to her life and a record of respect from the House toward her and her 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