HJR 4 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of State Representative Yvonne Kennedy, Ph.D., who died on December 8, 2012, at age 67

• Kennedy served in the Alabama House of Representatives for 33 years representing Mobile's 97th District, first elected in April 1979

• She earned a Bachelor's degree from Alabama State University, Master's degree from Morgan State University, Ph.D. from University of Alabama, and Honorary Doctorate from Lane College; served as President of S.D. Bishop State Community College for 25 years

• Legislative accomplishments included serving as Chair of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and Ranking Minority Member of the Children and Senior Advocacy Committee and Economic Development and Tourism Committee

• Resolution was adopted by the House on February 5, 2013, and by the Senate on February 19, 2013, expressing deep sadness and offering tribute to her life and legacy