SJR35 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam GivhanSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Jesse P. Evans III, death mourned

Summary

SJR35 is a ceremonial Alabama Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Jesse P. Evans III, signed March 19, 2025.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Jesse P. Evans III (October 2, 2024, age 73) and offers a formal tribute to his life and work. It recognizes his long career as a trial lawyer, author of Alabama Property Rights and Remedies, and educator who taught at Birmingham School of Law and the University of Alabama School of Law, as well as his service in the Alabama legal community. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Dawn Stith Evans, his family and friends, and serves as an official state record of tribute.

Who It Affects

• Jesse P. Evans III's immediate family and close friends, who receive official condolences and recognition from the state.
• The Alabama legal community and the public, which gains a formal statewide tribute recognizing Evans's contributions and legacy.

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Jesse Price Evans III and memorializes his life and service.
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife Dawn Stith Evans, his family, and friends.
• Acknowledges Evans's contributions as a prominent trial lawyer, author of major property law texts, and longtime law educator in Alabama.
• Notes that the resolution is offered and adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

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