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AL HJR398

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Homer Austin Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama died on April 10, 2011, at age 79.
  • Smith served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army and held degrees from Princeton (Bachelor's), Stanford (MBA), and Harvard (Master's of Theological Studies).
  • Smith's football career spanned over five decades as head coach at Davidson College, University of Pacific, and U.S. Military Academy; as offensive coordinator at UCLA, Kansas City Chiefs, University of Alabama, and Arizona; and as backfield coach at U.S. Air Force Academy and Stanford.
  • Smith was enshrined in the Davidson Hall of Fame in 2000, honored with lifetime membership in the Army Football Club in 2008, and received the American Football Coaches Association Outstanding Achievement Award in 2007.
  • Smith is survived by his wife of 58 years Kathryn Haskell Smith, two daughters, four grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

Legislative Description

Smith, Homer Austin, death mourned

Resolutions, Condolence

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 2011.

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/27/2011
Rules4/21/2011

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