House Resolution 165 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Jerry McLaren Kelly, Sr., death mourned

Summary

HR165 is a ceremonial House of Representatives resolution mourning the death of Jerry McLaren Kelly, Sr. and honoring his life and service.

What This Bill Does

The bill records the death and offers tribute to Jerry McLaren Kelly, Sr. It outlines his life, including education, military service, faith, banking career, and extensive community involvement in Brewton. It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and acknowledges the impact of his work on the community; the resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no policy effect.

Who It Affects

• Family and close survivors of Jerry McLaren Kelly, Sr., who receive expressions of sympathy and recognition from the House
• The Brewton, Alabama community and its organizations (banks, Chamber of Commerce, schools, hospital, clubs, and other civic groups) that benefited from his service and are named in the resolution

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama that the death of Jerry McLaren Kelly, Sr. is recorded with deep sadness and this resolution is offered in tribute to his life, with heartfelt sympathy to his family
• The resolution includes a biographical summary of his life and achievements (education, military service, church involvement, banking career, and community service) as part of the tribute

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions