HJR599 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 BootheBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierK.L. BrownJohn 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

Saloom, Salem and Dianne, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Salem and Dianne Saloom for being named the 2009 Alabama State Tree Farmers of the Year and highlights their land stewardship.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would publicly recognize Salem and Dianne Saloom for their award and describe the reasons for the honor, including their management of the 1,762-acre Conecuh County property, a prescribed burning program, wildlife enhancements, and community educational efforts. It conveys the Legislature's congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Salem and Dianne Saloom — recognized and commended as the 2009 Alabama State Tree Farmers of the Year.
• Alabama residents and the agriculture/education community — gain awareness of exemplary land stewardship practices and educational opportunities on a model farm.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Salem and Dianne Saloom as the 2009 Alabama State Tree Farmers of the Year.
• Describes their stewardship of 1,762 acres in Conecuh County, including coordination with state agencies and a prescribed burning program led by Dr. Saloom.
• Notes property features such as a three-room cabin built from site timber, well-maintained roads for timber and wildlife management, and a newly fenced horse pasture with a preference for horseback riding.
• Highlights wildlife and habitat work, including planting sawtooth oaks, plum, and persimmon trees; installation of bluebird, wood duck, and martin boxes; presence of a gopher tortoise population; and a well-maintained pond with good water quality.
• Acknowledges the Salooms' educational and community use of the property, including hosting local school groups and the Classroom in the Forest for fifth graders, as well as retreats for friends, family, and church groups.
• Expresses the Legislature's highest tribute and best wishes for the Salooms' continued success.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory