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AL HR271

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Randy Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Records the death of former State Representative Richard Joel Laird, Sr. of Roanoke, Alabama on December 14, 2020, at age 81
  • Acknowledges Laird's 36 years of service in the Alabama House of Representatives representing Chambers, Clay, and Randolph Counties
  • Recognizes his career as a prominent businessman, including ownership of Laird's Five and Dime and Radio Shack, and development of Peachtree Apartments, Randolph Plaza Shopping Center, and Deer Run Subdivision
  • Honors his service on Roanoke City Council (1972-1976), board memberships, 48+ years in church leadership, and namesake honors including a Highway 431 stretch and Woodland High School Gymnasium
  • Expresses condolences to his surviving wife of 62 years (Peggy Richardson Laird), son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members

Legislative Description

Laird, Richard Joel, Sr., death mourned

Resolutions, Condolence

Last Action

Wood (R) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

5/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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