House Resolution 78 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Prince ChestnutRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery, death mourned

Summary

HR78 is a resolution by the Alabama House of Representatives mourning the death and celebrating the life of Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery.

What This Bill Does

It notes Dr. Lowery's death on December 24, 2025, and formally mourns her passing. It honors her as a pivotal Civil Rights Movement figure, noting her role in Bloody Sunday and her participation in the Selma to Montgomery march. It expresses sympathy to her family and states that the resolution is ceremonial, with no new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery's family and close friends — receive official mourning and condolences from the state.
• Selma community and Alabama residents — gain official recognition of Lowery's civil rights work and a formal record of mourning in state history.

Key Provisions

• Ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Lowery and mourning her death, with no changes to law or funding.
• Honors Lowery's civil rights work and life story, including her experiences on Bloody Sunday and her participation in the Selma to Montgomery march.
• Expresses sympathy to her family and notes shared grief among the people of Alabama.

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