HJR107 Summary

• Honors the death of Lawrence "Dude" Hennessey, who died March 2, 2011, born December 23, 1929, in Covington, Kentucky.

• Hennessey coached the defensive line under Coach Paul Bryant at the University of Alabama from 1960 through 1976 and coached through four national championship teams.

• Hennessey previously played defensive end at the University of Kentucky and coached at the University of Kentucky, Sulphur Springs High School in Texas, and St. Xavier in Louisville.

• Survivors include his wife of 37 years Carole Fields Hennessey, two daughters, stepchildren, six grandchildren, sister, and various nieces and nephews.

• House adopted the resolution on March 22, 2011, and the Senate adopted it on March 24, 2011.