HJR640 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

Pike, Nellie, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Nellie Pike for her 50-year career in fitness and recreation in Huntsville and congratulates her on retirement as Berachah Gym manager.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally recognizes Nellie Pike's long dedication to exercise and recreation in Huntsville, including teaching Slimnastics, starting Huntsville's first women's volleyball league, serving on the state physical fitness board, and directing the men's basketball league for 25 years. It notes her retirement from the Berachah Gym on March 31, 2010. It expresses the Legislature's highest tribute and appreciation for her public service and impact on the community.

Who It Affects

• Nellie Pike — receives formal commendation and tribute for her career.
• Huntsville community and Berachah Gym — recognized for the positive impact of Pike's work on local fitness, recreation, and youth programs.

Key Provisions

• Commends Nellie Pike for outstanding achievements and a 50-year career with the City of Huntsville.
• recognizes her retirement as manager of the Berachah Gym after 50 years of service.
• Highlights specific contributions: teaching Slimnastics (began 1960), starting Huntsville's first women's volleyball league, serving on the state physical fitness board, and directing the men's basketball league for 25 years.
• Expresses that the resolution is a formal tribute from the Legislature and notes she will be greatly missed.

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