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HJR 127

Graham Lamar Champion, death mourned

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pebblin Warren

Alabama House resolution mourning the death and honoring the life of Graham Lamar Champion, publicly recognizing his civic contributions; no legal or fiscal effects.

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Bill Summary · HJR 127

Summary — HJR 127: “Graham Lamar Champion, death mourned”

Status: Enacted (House Joint Resolution)
Bill number: HJR 127
Sponsor: Representative Warren
Introduced: January 29, 2025
Enacted: April 8, 2025

Purpose and intent

HJR 127 is a ceremonial House Joint Resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of Graham Lamar Champion of Pike Road, Alabama. Its stated purpose is to record the Legislature’s sorrow at his passing, recognize his civic and professional contributions, and extend sympathy to his family.

Key provisions / content

  • Officially notes the death of Graham Lamar Champion on February 7, 2025, at age 72.
  • Summarizes biographical and service highlights, including:
    • Owner of Public Strategies, LLC, a national lobbying firm.
    • Respected by past and present members of the Alabama Legislature for professionalism, honesty, knowledge, and willingness to listen and compromise.
    • Longtime member and past president of the Montgomery Rotary Club; served as assistant district governor and district membership chair; recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.
    • Eagle Scout (earned August 1966); served on the Tukabatchee Area Council Executive Board and as council president since 2022; recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Eagle Scout by the National Eagle Scout Association.
    • Survivors listed: wife Linda; sons Matthew Champion (Katie) and Lee Walden; grandchildren Landon Champion, Madison Champion, and Nate Walden; sister Celie Edwards.
  • Concludes with the Legislature’s expression of mourning, celebration of his life, and extension of sympathy to his family and friends.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary: Mr. Champion’s family, friends, and professional and civic associates are publicly acknowledged.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal changes result from the resolution. It does not create rights, obligations, or expenditures.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Filed: January 29, 2025
  • First read (House): March 6, 2025 (motion to adopt by Rep. Warren adopted by voice vote)
  • Referred to committee (House/Senate): Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs; later to Senate Rules
  • Reported from committees and enrolled: March–April 2025
  • Enrolled and delivered to Governor: April 1, 2025
  • Enacted/Adopted by Legislature: April 8, 2025

Impact

HJR 127 is a formal expression of condolence and recognition by the Alabama Legislature. It preserves an official record of Mr. Champion’s contributions to civic life and his relationships with the Legislature, but it has no binding legal or financial effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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