HR 229 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Jayden Dewayne Howell, death mourned

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 229) passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to commemorate the life and mourn the death of Jayden Dewayne Howell, an 8-year-old boy from Whatley, Alabama, who died on April 6, 2025. The resolution formally records the House’s "profound sorrow" over his passing, acknowledges his family and community connections, and extends sympathy to his loved ones. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to his life. The bill was adopted by voice vote on April 10, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Joint Rule 11
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Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Jackson motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Thomas Jackson
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