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HJR606 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Todd Greeson
Todd Greeson
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
A. H. Parker High School, 110th Anniversary, recognized
Summary

The Alabama Legislature recognizes A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham for its 110th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution honoring the school and its history. It notes that the school began as Negro High School in 1900, became Industrial High School in 1910, and was renamed A.H. Parker High School in 1939. It mentions the school's ongoing accreditation since 1953 and describes it as a monument to the progress of African-Americans in Alabama and the United States. It also states that a copy of the resolution will be given to Dr. Spurgeon Banyard, the eighth principal, as a memento.

Who It Affects
  • Students, faculty, alumni, and families of A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, recognizing their 110th anniversary.
  • Dr. Spurgeon Banyard, the school's eighth principal, who will receive a copy of the resolution as a memento.
Key Provisions
  • Congratulates A.H. Parker High School on its 110th anniversary.
  • Acknowledges the school's origins as Negro High School (1900), its relocation/renaming to Industrial High School (1910), and its final renaming to A.H. Parker High School (1939).
  • Notes the school's continuous accreditation since 1953 and its status as a monument to African-American progress.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Dr. Spurgeon Banyard, the eighth principal, as a memento.
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

Delivered to Governor at 1:40 p.m. on March 25, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-348.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

French motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Received in Senate

Guin motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature