Alabama 2023 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Bill SJR17

Introduced
3/23/23  
Engrossed
3/23/23  
Refer
3/23/23  
Report Pass
4/6/23  
Report Pass
4/6/23  
Enrolled
4/6/23  
Passed
4/6/23  

Caption

MOURNING THE DEATH OF MRS. PATRICIA CAMP FAULKNER.

Impact

Although SJR17 does not create or amend any laws, the resolution serves an important function in honoring the memory of Mrs. Faulkner. It allows the state legislature to express condolences and formally recognize the contributions of individuals who have significantly impacted their community. While it does not change state law directly, such resolutions play a critical role in fostering a sense of community and collective memory, which can be influential in how citizens perceive and engage with their legislative bodies.

Summary

SJR17 is a resolution mourning the death of Mrs. Patricia Camp Faulkner, who passed away on December 9, 2022, at the age of 88. The resolution highlights her contributions to her community, including her roles in various organizations, her achievements in golf, and her dedication to her family and friends. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of her life and legacy, reflecting the sentiments of love and respect from those who knew her. The resolution specifically captures the profound sorrow felt by her family and community at her passing, emphasizing the void her absence has left.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SJR17 is overwhelmingly positive, as it promotes remembrance and gratitude for an individual whose life was deeply intertwined with community service and family values. The resolution mirrors the respect and admiration held by her peers and the community at large, celebrating Mrs. Faulkner's life rather than focusing on legislative contention. This type of resolution often garners support from across the political spectrum, highlighting common values of remembrance and tribute.

Contention

There appears to be little to no contention regarding SJR17 as it centers on honoring a deceased individual rather than proposing contentious legislative changes. The nature of such resolutions typically transcends partisan divides, focusing instead on collective mourning and respect. As such, SJR17 is unlikely to encounter opposition, as it aligns with widely accepted norms of honoring those who have positively impacted society.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HR109

Mrs. Patricia Haddock Woller, Death Mourned

AL HR92

Walker Percy Badham III, death mourned

AL HR127

Betty Carolyn Keyes Kelso-Clough, Mourning

AL HR175

Dr. Cynthia Sellers-Simon, Mourning the Death

AL HJR176

Dr. Cynthia Sellers-Simon, Mourning the Death

AL HR178

Charles Colston, Sr., Mourning The Death

AL HR223

Patricia Witherspoon, death mourned

AL HR87

Willie Frank Brown, Jr. - Mourning The Death

AL HR286

Lillian D. Slay, death mourned

AL SJR90

Judge David Breland, death mourned

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