House Resolution 266 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Chante Latrice Chatman, death mourned

Summary

The Alabama House resolution HR266 mourns the death of Chante' Latrice Chatman and celebrates her life and impact.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and celebrates Chatman’s life and kindness. It recognizes her work as a longtime Oxford City Schools educator, including her role as a Reading Specialist at Oxford High School, and highlights her mentoring and positive influence on students. It notes her involvement with community organizations and her singing talents, and it includes a comforting poem quotation to provide solace.

Who It Affects

• Chante' Latrice Chatman’s family, friends, students, and colleagues who mourn her passing and remember her contributions
• The Oxford City Schools community and the broader Oxford, Alabama community that benefited from her teaching and mentorship

Key Provisions

• Records the death of Chante' Latrice Chatman with sadness and celebrates her life and the positive impact she had on others.
• Recognizes her achievements and roles as an educator in Oxford City Schools, including her work as a Reading Specialist at Oxford High School, and her mentorship of students.
• acknowledges her membership in organizations such as the Order of Eastern Star and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and notes her singing with choirs associated with these groups.
• Includes a quotation from Sam Walter Foss's poem 'The House by the Side of the Road' to offer comfort during this time of loss.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

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Resolutions