HJR47 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: Butler, Talmadge, commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends Talmadge Butler for 35 years of service in Alabama's conservation and parks system and acknowledges his upcoming retirement from Lake Guntersville State Park.
What This Bill Does
It formally praises Butler for his public service and achievements, notes his leadership in a $26 million renovation and reopening of the Lake Guntersville Lodge, and recognizes his management of four state parks. It also highlights his earlier law enforcement work, his Canyon Cleanup initiative, the DeSoto Boardwalk Trail development, and national recognitions. The resolution expresses the Legislature's appreciation and extends best wishes for his retirement.

Who It Affects
Talmadge Butler — receives formal commendation and best wishes as he retires from his role at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Alabama's state park system, its staff and the public — acknowledged for Butler's contributions and the legacy of improvements and conservation work he helped achieve.

Key Provisions
This is a commemorative resolution, not a law, and does not change existing statutes or create new obligations.
Commends Talmadge Butler for his 35-year career in the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Recognizes Butler's retirement from the position of District Manager and Park Superintendent at Lake Guntersville State Park, including the $26 million Lodge renovation and reopening.
Acknowledges Butler's oversight of four parks (DeSoto, Buck's Pocket, Cathedral Caverns, and Lake Guntersville) and his prior work in law enforcement and firearms instruction.
Highlights Canyon Cleanup, Take Pride in America awards, Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame recognition, and the DeSoto State Park Boardwalk Trail development.
States the resolution is offered in highest tribute and appreciation and extends best wishes for Butler's retirement.
Adoption and certification by the House and Senate.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory