HJR94 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Rosa Lee Tolbert Storrs.

• Mrs. Storrs was a faithful member of Washington Chapel AME Church for over five decades and charter member of the Dora Beverly Federated Club, Emanon Club of Montgomery, and Daughters of Allen.

• She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Tuskegee Institute and specialized medical certifications from multiple universities including Indiana University, Catholic University, University of Colorado, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, with professional certifications in Alabama, California, and Georgia.

• She worked as a private duty nurse, staff nurse, and maternity clinic supervisor; conducted research and published work to train medical staff; and served more than 20 years with the Southeast Alabama Sickle Cell Association in roles including volunteer, staff, Board President, and Executive Director.

• Resolution was adopted by the House on March 1, 2016 and the Senate on March 8, 2016.