HJR301 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Todd T. Brown, a 14-year-old student at Discovery Middle School in Madison, Alabama, who died on February 5, 2010

• Acknowledges Todd's participation in freshman football and other school activities, noting he was well-liked for his sense of humor and his devotion to his younger brother Tyler

• Recognizes the community's overwhelming response to the tragedy, including support from area churches, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, school administrators, the National Children's Advocacy Center, and the Mental Health Center of Madison County

• Records the tragic death with infinite sadness and expresses heartfelt sympathy to Todd's family and the school community

• Resolution was adopted by the House on February 16, 2010, and by the Senate on February 25, 2010