HR 172 Summary

• Mourns the death of Justin Wayne Tinker of Gadsden, Alabama, who died on February 11, 2018, at 23 years of age.

• Justin was a senior at Jacksonville State University with aspirations to attend graduate school at Auburn University, and was an active member of Union 3 Baptist Church in Ballplay, Alabama.

• Justin tutored students, possessed intelligence and gifts in music and art, and was known for his kindheartedness and generosity to others and animals.

• Survivors include his parents Elizabeth (Gary) Young and Gerald (Sonya) Tinker; siblings Dylan, Tristan, and Christopher Tinker; and four grandparents; he was preceded in death by three grandfathers and one uncle.

• The House of Representatives offers this resolution in tribute to Justin Wayne Tinker's legacy and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.