House Resolution 74 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Phillip Mays, death mourned

Summary

HR74 is a House resolution mourning the death and honoring the life of Phillip Mays.

What This Bill Does

The bill records Phillip Mays’ death and expresses the House’s condolences to his family. It honors his life and public service, noting his military service as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, his National Guard service, and his work as a Mental Health Psychologist III and licensed Psychometrist in Alabama. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to his legacy, with no change in laws or spending.

Who It Affects

• Immediate family of Phillip Mays (wife Vera Walls Mays, daughter Stacy Mays Turner, grandchildren Akira Harper and Constance Turner, great-grandchildren Braylin Harper and Avan Harper) who receive public recognition of their loved one and experience mourning.
• Alabama residents and state government readers who participate in the official tribute and acknowledge Phillip Mays’ military service and public career.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Phillip Mays and records the date of death (January 19, 2026) in the official record.
• Recognizes and honors his life and public service, including his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam War), National Guard service, and his career as a Mental Health Psychologist III and licensed Psychometrist; notes his education at Auburn University and Troy University.
• Directs the Alabama House of Representatives to memorialize his life and legacy through this ceremonial resolution as a tribute to his family and community.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions