Senate Joint Resolution 15 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Mary Ann Peak Phelps, death mourned

Summary

SJR15 is a ceremonial Alabama Senate joint resolution that mourns the death and honors the life of Mary Ann Peak Phelps for her civic leadership in Tuscaloosa.

What This Bill Does

It records her death with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to her family. It recognizes her decades of community service and leadership across local organizations and projects in Tuscaloosa, including her roles on boards and fundraising efforts. It is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a formal tribute.

Who It Affects

• Mary Ann Peak Phelps's family and close friends who receive the Legislature's condolences and public tribute.
• The Tuscaloosa community and organizations she served (YMCA, Junior League, Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, League of Women Voters, Tuscaloosa Riverwalk Committee, West Alabama Rehabilitation Center, Hospice of West Alabama, and others) that are acknowledged for their lasting impact.

Key Provisions

• The death of Mary Ann Peak Phelps is recorded with deep sadness and the resolution is offered in tribute to her life and service, with heartfelt sympathy to her family.
• The resolution recognizes her extensive civic work and leadership, including 27 years on the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority board (serving as chair) and contributions to health initiatives (co-chairing the Manderson Cancer Treatment Center capital campaign) and naming the Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center in her honor.
• The resolution is enacted with the concurrence of both houses of the Alabama Legislature to memorialize her contributions.

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