HJR217 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe HubbardJimmy MartinHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonGerald H. AllenDickie DrakeRandy DavisH. Mac GipsonMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldPat MooreJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsSteve ClouseBarry MaskCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheWarren BeckBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierGeorge “Tootie” BandyJohn F. Knight JrDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyMike CurtisJody LetsonYusuf SalaamLocy BakerRonald GrantlandTammy IronsLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawBetty Carol GrahamMike MillicanMarcel BlackHenry A. WhiteButch TaylorWilliam E. ThigpenJack PageJames C. FieldsJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasCam WardKen GuinTommy ShererAlan HarperThomas JacksonBill J. DukesLesley VanceWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleySteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreSeth HammettMerika ColemanRichard LindseyCraig Ford

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Mercedes-Benz, commended

Summary

This House Joint Resolution commends Mercedes-Benz for producing the one-millionth vehicle at the Vance, Alabama plant and recognizes its role in Alabama's economy.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it publicly honors Mercedes-Benz for reaching the milestone of the one-millionth vehicle produced at the Vance plant. It notes the milestone occurred in September 2009 with the one-millionth M-Class SUV and highlights the plant's more than a decade-long presence in Alabama. It recognizes Mercedes-Benz's contribution to the state's economic development and job creation since the plant's construction began in 1994 and mentions leadership changes to Ola Kaellenius. It offers the highest tribute, congratulations, and best wishes for future success.

Who It Affects

• Mercedes-Benz – receives formal commendation and public recognition for the milestone.
• Alabama residents and the state's economy – benefit from the plant's ongoing economic development and job creation associated with Mercedes-Benz.

Key Provisions

• Commends Mercedes-Benz for reaching the milestone of producing the one-millionth vehicle at the Vance, Alabama plant.
• Notes the milestone occurred in September 2009 with the one-millionth M-Class SUV and references the plant’s long history in Alabama since 1994.
• Recognizes Mercedes-Benz’s role in Alabama’s economic development and job creation connected to the Vance plant.
• Extends the highest tribute, congratulations, and best wishes for the company’s future success, including leadership under Ola Kaellenius.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory