AL HR343

Mourns the death of Merle Ronald Haggard, who died on April 6, 2016, at age 79.

Recognizes Haggard's career achievements including 38 Number One hits, 71 Top 10 Country hits, and 34 consecutive hits from 1967 to 1977.

Notes Haggard's inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994), Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (1997), Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame (1977), and Kennedy Center Honors (2010).

Records the death with deep sadness while celebrating Haggard's life and his impact on the music community.

Extends heartfelt sympathy to Haggard's family and friends from the Alabama House of Representatives.