HJR812 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., 40th Anniversary, recognized

Summary

Alabama lawmakers recognize and congratulate Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. on its 40th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. It notes the company began as a small three-man operation and has grown into a leading global provider of pressure-treated wood with a presence on three continents. It highlights that the company's world headquarters are in Abbeville, Alabama, and that founder Jimmy Rane embodies South Alabama values. The resolution expresses appreciation and best wishes for continued expansion and success, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to the company.

Who It Affects

• Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. - receives formal recognition and public acknowledgment from the Alabama Legislature.
• Abbeville, Alabama and the South Alabama community - highlighted as the company's headquarters location and as representative of local values.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the 40th anniversary of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated.
• Acknowledges the company's origins as a small three-man operation and its growth into a leading global provider of pressure-treated wood.
• Notes that the world headquarters are in Abbeville, Alabama, and references founder Jimmy Rane as embodying South Alabama values.
• Expresses appreciation and best wishes for continued expansion and success.
• Concurred by both houses of the Alabama Legislature and intended to be conveyed as a copy of the resolution.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory