HJR775 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

Phillips, Sidney C., Jr., commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature honors and commends Dr. Sidney C. Phillips, Jr., for his World War II service as a Marine and his long career as a physician and author.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Dr. Sidney C. Phillips, Jr. for a lifetime of achievement and service to others. It highlights his World War II Marine service, including battles such as Guadalcanal, and his later medical career and writing. It expresses the Legislature's highest tribute and appreciation on behalf of Alabama's citizens.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Sidney C. Phillips, Jr. - receives a formal commendation and public acknowledgment from the Alabama Legislature.
• Citizens of Alabama - receive a ceremonial recognition of a notable local veteran, physician, and author, reflecting statewide appreciation.

Key Provisions

• Honors and commends Dr. Sidney C. Phillips, Jr., for lifetime achievement and dedicated service.
• Acknowledges his World War II service as a U.S. Marine, including participation in battles such as the Guadalcanal Campaign.
• Recognizes his career as a family practice physician and his provision of medical care to numerous Alabamians.
• Notes his contributions to history through his writings and through his involvement with related media, including the HBO miniseries The Pacific and the PBS documentary The War.
• Declares the resolution as a formal tribute and expression of appreciation on behalf of the citizens of Alabama.

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