The resolution expresses profound sorrow over the passing of William Jelks "Bill" Cabaniss, Jr., who died on February 2, 2025, at the age of 86. It highlights his significant contributions to his family, friends, and the Birmingham community, where he was highly esteemed. Born in 1938, Bill graduated from the Lawrenceville School and Vanderbilt University, served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He married Catherine Hood Caldwell in 1962, and together they built a life in Birmingham, where he established Precision Grinding, Inc. and later entered politics, serving in the Alabama House of Representatives and the State Senate.

The resolution also acknowledges Bill Cabaniss's notable political career, including his attempt to run for the U.S. Senate and his appointment as Ambassador to the Czech Republic by President George W. Bush. His community involvement included leadership roles in various organizations and recognition in the Alabama Academy of Honor and the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Bill is remembered fondly by his family, including his daughters and grandchildren, as well as by many friends and colleagues. The resolution concludes with a tribute to his life and a message of sympathy to his loved ones, emphasizing that his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.