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HR125
2JJ62IS-1
By Representative Warren
RFD:
First Read: 06-Mar-25
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HR____ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GRAHAM
LAMAR CHAMPION.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow and deep regret
that we record the passing of Graham Lamar Champion of Pike
Road, Alabama, on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Graham Champion was the owner of Public
Strategies, LLC, a lobbying firm where he represented
clients across the nation; and
WHEREAS, he was held in high respect by past and
present members of the Alabama Legislature for his
friendliness, honesty, knowledge, and willingness to listen
to all sides of issues with which he was involved, and
whenever possible, he was willing to compromise to reach an
agreement; and
WHEREAS, Graham Champion's service to his clients and
to members of the Alabama Legislature is well known and
respected: his dedication and commitment to civic service is
equally well known and held in equally high respect; and
WHEREAS, Graham Champion was a devoted member of the
Montgomery Rotary Club where he served as president;
additionally, he served the Rotary Club as assistant
district governor and district membership chair; and
WHEREAS, he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow
for his commitment and hard work to ensure that Tuskegee
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for his commitment and hard work to ensure that Tuskegee
University was honored by the Rotary Foundation for work in
developing the polio vaccine; and
WHEREAS, Graham Champion earned the rank of Eagle
Scout in August 1966; he maintained a lifelong devotion to
scouting, serving as president of the Tukabatchee Area
Council since 2022 and standing as a longtime member of the
Council Executive Board; and
WHEREAS, he was recognized as the 2023 Outstanding
Eagle Scout by the National Eagle Scout Association for his
service to scouting; and
WHEREAS, above all else, the most important thing in
Graham Champion's life was his family; he is survived by his
beloved wife, Linda; sons, Matthew Champion (Katie) and Lee
Walden; grandchildren, Landon Champion, Madison Champion,
and Nate Walden; and sister, Celie Edwards; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his family, Graham Champion
leaves behind scores of people from all walks of life who
called him not just a friend, but a very good friend; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That while we mourn the death of
Graham Champion, we celebrate his life and recognize his
contributions to the good people of the Great State of
Alabama, and we offer this resolution along with heartfelt
sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by many.
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