SJR9 Summary

• Mourns the death of Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL who died on February 2, 2013, at age 38.

• Honors Kyle's military service as a member of SEAL Team 3 who completed four combat deployments in Iraq and received two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and other commendations.

• Recognizes Kyle's post-military contributions including authoring the bestselling autobiography "American Sniper," co-founding Craft International, establishing FITCO Cares Foundation for veterans, and appearing on the reality television show Stars Earn Stripes.

• Expresses condolences to Kyle's wife Taya, two children, family, and friends while celebrating his legacy as an American hero.

• Officially commends Chris Kyle and honors his inspiring legacy through this Alabama legislative resolution, adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2014, and the House on February 18, 2014.