Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HR260 Compare Versions

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5	5	By Representative Sells
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7	7	First Read: 17-Apr-25
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12	12	5 ZQZ1URK-1 04/16/2025 NG (L)NG 2025-1673
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15	15	HR____ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES
16	16	MERLE SASSER COMPTON.
17	17	WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
18	18	death of James Merle Sasser Compton on her 92nd birthday,
19	19	April 12, 2025; her departure leaves a void in the lives of
20	20	her loving family, many friends, and the community where she
21	21	was highly regarded; and
22	22	WHEREAS, born in 1933 in Brantley, Alabama, and
23	23	affectionately known as "Merle," she was the cherished
24	24	daughter of the late Andrew Byrd "Fel" and Benonia "Nonie"
25	25	Sasser; her remarkable talent for sewing emerged early in
26	26	life, inspired by a sewing machine gifted to her from her
27	27	Uncle Theron; over the years, Mrs. Merle became an
28	28	exceptional seamstress, renown for her exquisite work in
29	29	quilting, smocking, embroidery, and appliqué; her creations
30	30	are treasured heirlooms , especially the unique Easter
31	31	dresses she lovingly made for her daughters and
32	32	granddaughters and the cherished Christening gowns sewn for
33	33	each of her grandchildren; and
34	34	WHEREAS, Mrs. Merle's culinary skills were equally
35	35	admired; despite her full-time job, she effortlessly made
36	36	buttermilk biscuits from scratch nearly every morning,
37	37	turning the ordinary into something special with ease and
38	38	grace; her home was always filled with warmth, good food,
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68	68	grace; her home was always filled with warmth, good food,
69	69	and love, making every gathering special; and
70	70	WHEREAS, with a gentle touch and an intuitive
71	71	understanding of nature, Mrs. Merle transformed barren
72	72	spaces into vibrant southern landscapes; her green thumb was
73	73	not just a skill, but a gift; in her gardens, flowers
74	74	bloomed brighter and leaves unfurled with joy; she was
75	75	highlighted in the Spanish Fort Newspaper for her colorful
76	76	and enduring backyard sanctuary; and
77	77	WHEREAS, professionally, Mrs. Compton dedicated over
78	78	40 years to Regions Bank, where she was respected for her
79	79	diligence and integrity; yet, she often said her proudest
80	80	accomplishment was putting all four of her children through
81	81	The University of Alabama; a devoted Crimson Tide fan, Mrs.
82	82	Merle was the undisputed queen of game day tailgates, where
83	83	many came not only for the camaraderie but for a taste of
84	84	her homestyle cooking; and
85	85	WHEREAS, Mrs. Merle Compton was preceded in death by
86	86	the love of her life and devoted husband, Samuel Webster
87	87	Compton; and her sister, Bonnie Ruth Taylor; she will be
88	88	lovingly remembered by her beloved sister, Evelyn Brown;
89	89	children, Adaline Compton Fage n (Ralph), Samuel Wade Compton
90	90	(Barbara), Teresa Compton Guarcello (Steve), and Leigh
91	91	Compton Matthews (Todd); honorary daughter, Scottie Penton
92	92	Oliver (Shane); and adored grandchildren, Max Fagen, Jacob
93	93	Fagen, Samantha Fender, Thomas Ray Compton, Nicholas
94	94	Guarcello, Madison Matthews Barker, MacKenzie Matthews
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124	124	Harris, and Penton Oliver; and
125	125	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
126	126	LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of James Merle Sasser
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128	128	is offered to her family in tribute to her life and with
129	129	heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones whose grief is shared
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