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HJR173 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Todd Greeson
Todd Greeson
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Brewton, commended
Summary

A House Joint Resolution congratulates the City of Brewton on its 125th anniversary of incorporation and the 30th anniversary of the Alabama Blueberry Festival, designates Homecoming Weekend in June 2010, and supports a complimentary historic marker through the Small Towns and Downtowns program.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Brewton's milestones and celebrates the community. It designates June 19-20, 2010 as Homecoming Weekend and notes that a complimentary historic marker will be placed through the state's Small Towns and Downtowns program at a location chosen by the City Council. It encourages residents to participate and invites family, friends, and former neighbors to return for the celebration, with acknowledgement of state and local sponsors helping organize the event.

Who It Affects
  • City of Brewton and its residents, including city officials, who are publicly recognized and encouraged to participate in Homecoming Weekend.
  • State and local sponsor organizations (Governor's Office, Alabama League of Municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Alabama Tourism Department) and visitors/former Brewton residents who are invited to return for the celebration and who will benefit from the historic marker designation.
Key Provisions
  • Congratulates Brewton on its 125th anniversary of incorporation and the 30th anniversary of the Alabama Blueberry Festival.
  • Designates June 19-20, 2010 as Homecoming Weekend under the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns program.
  • Provides that the state will supply a complimentary historic marker for Brewton, placed at a location designated by the City Council.
  • Offers the resolution in high tribute to the City, its leaders, and its citizens and encourages participation in the celebration.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 11:10 a.m. on February 18, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-79.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Denton motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Received in Senate

Guin motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules and received

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature