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HJR556 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Ken Guin
Ken Guin
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Pena-Esclusa, Alejandro, commended; invited to address joint session of the Legislature (2010-20693)
Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Alejandro Pena-Esclusa for opposing totalitarianism and invites him to address a joint session.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally praises Pena-Esclusa for standing up to Marxism and supporting democracy in Latin America. It invites him to speak to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature on March 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him with the Legislature's highest regard. It is a ceremonial gesture and does not change state law.

Who It Affects
  • Alejandro Pena-Esclusa: commended and invited to speak at the Alabama Legislature.
  • The Alabama Legislature and the people of Alabama: issue a ceremonial statement of support for democracy and opposition to totalitarianism.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Alejandro Pena-Esclusa for his courageous stand against totalitarianism and his promotion of democracy in Latin America.
  • Invites Pena-Esclusa to address a joint session of the Alabama Legislature on March 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him with the Legislature's highest regard and gratitude.
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

Bill Actions

Enrolled

Delivered to Governor at 1:20 p.m. on April 14, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-444.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Barron motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Engrossed

Buskey motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Rules Substitute Offered

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature