SJR79 Summary

• Mourns the death of Kevin Turner of Prattville, Alabama, who passed away on March 24, 2015, at age 46 and celebrates his life and legacy.

• Turner was a standout athlete who started as fullback for Prattville High School's 1984 state championship team and played for the University of Alabama from 1987-1992 before being drafted by the New England Patriots.

• Turner had an 8-year NFL career with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, where he received the Ed Block Courage Award for sportsmanship and inspiration.

• Turner was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in June 2010 and founded the Kevin Turner Foundation to raise awareness and research funds for the disease while establishing a golf benefit that raises money for scholarships at the Prattville YMCA.

• Senate adopted the resolution on April 7, 2016, and the House adopted it on April 12, 2016, expressing deep sadness at his death while honoring his contributions to his community and family.