HJR28 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonMike BallHoward SanderfordPhil WilliamsJim PattersonWayne Johnson

Session

First Special Session 2010

Title

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Summary

This resolution urges that the replica statue of Helen Keller be permanently placed and displayed at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it formally expresses the Alabama Legislature's support for permanently locating the Helen Keller replica statue at Ivy Green. It notes the statue has traveled and been displayed in Alabama venues, including the State Capitol and museums, and would end with a permanent home at Ivy Green. It is a non-binding expression of support, not a funding or regulatory mandate.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and visitors who would have a permanent viewing location for the Helen Keller replica statue at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia.
• Helen Keller's birthplace community in Tuscumbia and those responsible for Ivy Green and related historical sites, who would benefit from the statue's permanent display.

Key Provisions

• Urges permanent placement and display of the replica statue of Helen Keller at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
• Acknowledges the statue's prior displays at the State Capitol and in Alabama museums and directs that its permanent home be at Ivy Green.
• Characterized as a non-binding resolution expressing legislative support rather than creating new law or funding.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative