HJR295 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Kevin Turner of Prattville, Alabama, who passed away on March 24, 2015, at age 46.

• Turner was a Prattville High School state championship fullback in 1984 and played for the University of Alabama from 1987-1992 before being drafted by the New England Patriots.

• Turner had an 8-year National Football League career with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, where he received the Ed Block Courage Award from his teammates.

• In June 2010, Turner was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease) and founded the Kevin Turner Foundation to raise awareness and research funds for ALS.

• Turner is survived by his parents Raymond and Myra Turner, his former wife, three children, and is remembered as a valued community member who gave back through charitable foundations and scholarships.