HR 157 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Davie Thomas Gallaher, death mourned

HR 157 is a memorial resolution honoring David Thomas Gallaher, a Huntsville, Alabama musician known as "Microwave Dave," who died on February 6, 2026. The resolution celebrates his life, musical career (including his band Microwave Dave & the Nukes and radio show "Talkin' the Blues"), and his decades-long work promoting music education through the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. It specifically recognizes his efforts to inspire youth, preserve blues history, and establish "Microwave Dave Day" in Huntsville. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a tribute to his legacy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026