HR139 Summary

• Records the death of Mr. Montraze Khalil Akil Slater on April 9, 2023, at age 43.

• Honors his educational background as a graduate of John L. LeFlore High School (Class of 1997) and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor Degree in Communications.

• Recognizes his talents, particularly his voice, and his involvement in community outreach programs and work to help others achieve their goals.

• Lists his surviving family members including parents, brother Thaddeus Burns, sisters Chelsea Burns and Aaliayh Portis, nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family members and devoted friends.

• Expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' condolences to his family and memorializes his life and character as a man of honor, principles, integrity, and respect.