HJR305 Summary

• Records the death of Mr. John Stephen Epps on March 7, 2012, at age 83 and expresses the Alabama Legislature's deep sadness.

• Recognizes Epps' accomplishments including 35 years of service at Thiokol Chemical Corporation where he developed patented inventions, military service as a U.S. Army second lieutenant, and educational achievements in mathematics and physics.

• Lists his survivors including his wife of 60 years Ann Blakeway Jemison Epps, four sons, one daughter, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

• Honors Epps as a valued community member and pays tribute to his life with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.

• Adopted by the House on March 22, 2012, and by the Senate on April 3, 2012.