HJR306 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Todd Greeson
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Joe Hubbard Jimmy Martin Harry Shiver Joe Faust Chad Fincher Alan Baker Steve McMillan Jamie Ison Jim McClendon Randy Wood Jim Barton Gerald H. Allen Dickie Drake Randy Davis H. Mac Gipson Mike Hill Mac McCutcheon Gregory Canfield Pat Moore Jay Love Victor Gaston Mike Ball Paul DeMarco Jack Williams Steve Clouse Barry Mask Charles O. Newton Richard J. Laird Ron Johnson Alan Boothe Warren Beck Benjamin H. Lewis Mary Sue McClurkin John W. Rogers Elaine Beech Rod Scott Lawrence McAdory Arthur Payne Allen Treadaway Duwayne Bridges Howard Sanderford David Grimes Phil Williams Micky Hammon Greg Wren Robert Bentley Frank McDaniel Alvin Holmes Blaine Galliher Spencer Collier George “Tootie” Bandy John F. Knight Jr Demetrius C. Newton James O. Gordon Pebblin W. Warren Ralph Howard Thad McClammy Earl F. Hilliard Chris England Oliver Robinson Yvonne Kennedy Mike Curtis Jody Letson Yusuf Salaam Locy Baker Ronald Grantland Tammy Irons Laura Hall Artis McCampbell James L. Thomas Barbara Bigsby Boyd Joseph C. Mitchell Jeff McLaughlin Terry Spicer Randy Hinshaw Betty Carol Graham Mike Millican Marcel Black Henry A. White Butch Taylor William E. Thigpen Jack Page James C. Fields John Robinson Patricia Todd Johnny Mack Morrow Jeremy Oden Elwyn Thomas Cam Ward Ken Guin Tommy Sherer Alan Harper Thomas Jackson Bill J. Dukes Lesley Vance William “Bill” M. Beasley Steve Hurst James E. Buskey Mary Moore Seth Hammett Merika Coleman Richard Lindsey Craig Ford
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: University of West Alabama, 175th Anniversary, recognized
Summary: The Alabama Legislature passed and signed a resolution recognizing the University of West Alabama on its 175th anniversary and commending its contributions.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally recognizes the University of West Alabama on its 175th anniversary and commends its contributions to the state. It recounts the university’s history from its 1835 origins as a church-related female academy to a regional university serving about 5,000 students with a range of degree programs. It notes the university’s current six instructional units and its accreditations, and declares UWA a cornerstone of educational progress in Alabama.

Who It Affects
University of West Alabama, including its students, faculty, and staff, which receives formal recognition and commendation from the state.
Alabama residents and the broader higher education community, who are affected by the official designation of UWA as a cornerstone of educational progress in the state.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the University of West Alabama on its 175th anniversary and commends the institution.
Provides a historical overview of UWA, including its origins in 1835, various name changes, and evolution into a regional university.
Describes UWA’s current organization into six instructional units: Liberal Arts; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Business; Julia Strudwick Tutwiler College of Education; Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing; and the School of Graduate Studies, and notes its accreditation status.
States that UWA is accredited by multiple national and regional bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Concludes that the University of West Alabama is honored as a cornerstone of educational progress and activity in Alabama.

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