SJR 27 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Lieutenant Colonel George A. Garzon, death mourned

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 27) honoring the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Garzon, a retired U.S. Air Force officer and Alabama civic leader. The resolution commemorates his military service (including his role as a fighter pilot and director of Alabama's Department of Aeronautics), community leadership, and dedication to family. It has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to be presented to his family, as approved by the Alabama Legislature on February 25, 2025.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 19, 2025
MINOR
The bill transitioned from its introduced draft version to the final enrolled version, which is the official final text ready for signing into law. The primary changes involve formatting updates, page numbering corrections, and the addition of certification signatures from Senate and House leadership confirming the bill's passage.
TECHNICAL

Updated bill title from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' on the first page and throughout the document to reflect its final status.

Added certification blocks on pages 4-5 with signatures and dates for the Senate President, House Speaker, and clerks confirming the bill passed both chambers.

Corrected page numbering and internal document identifiers (e.g., 6YKFV3Z-1 changed to 6YKFV3Z-2) to match the enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (RULES)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Chris Elliott
Chris Elliott
RRepublican
AL
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