HJR31 Summary

• Mourns the death of Mr. Charles Albert Poland, Jr., of Newton, Alabama, who died on January 29, 2013, at age 66.

• Recognizes Mr. Poland's sacrifice in saving the lives of children he loved and honors his distinguished military service.

• Survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Janice Poland; two children; three grandchildren; mother; two sisters; and multiple brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

• The Alabama Legislature expresses gratitude for his precious life and offers tribute to his legacy of love and faith, with heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

• House adopted February 14, 2013; Senate adopted February 19, 2013.