HJR175 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Mrs. Ethel Mae Jones Bias, who died on January 21, 2010, at age 92.

• Mrs. Bias was born January 10, 1918, in Livingston, Alabama and moved to Fairfield in 1942, where she was active in Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in various capacities.

• She worked at Lloyd Noland Hospital for 30 years and was involved in community leadership including the Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature, Democratic Women's groups, and voter registration efforts.

• She is survived by her husband Leroy Bias, Sr.; three daughters; one brother; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

• The resolution records her death with deep sadness and offers tribute to her life of achievement and service.