Senate Joint Resolution 16 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sam Palmer Faucett III, death mourned

Summary

SJR16 is a ceremonial Alabama Senate joint resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life and public service of Sam Palmer Faucett III.

What This Bill Does

It records the death of Sam Palmer Faucett III (December 26, 2025) with deep sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. It honors Faucett’s decades of public service in Tuscaloosa and Northport, including leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and senior positions in regional banking. It highlights his philanthropy, such as a $1.45 million donation that led to naming the Sam P. Faucett Campus at Tuscaloosa County High School and Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School in his honor. It concludes by recognizing his impact on the community and expressing the Legislature’s respect and remembrance.

Who It Affects

• Sam Palmer Faucett III’s immediate family and survivors listed in the resolution
• The Tuscaloosa County community and local institutions that benefited from his leadership and philanthropy (Chamber of Commerce, local schools, and regional banking leadership)

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Sam Palmer Faucett III and records it with deep sadness
• Offers heartfelt sympathy to Faucett’s family
• Celebrates Faucett’s public service and civic leadership in Tuscaloosa County and West Alabama
• Acknowledges his philanthropy, including the donation that funded school facilities named in his and his family’s honor
• Names the Sam P. Faucett Campus at Tuscaloosa County High School and Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School after his family
• States the Legislature’s respect and remembrance of Faucett’s life and 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