HJR82 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Betty Carol Graham

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Harris, Sandra, commended

Summary

This House Joint Resolution commends Sandra Harris for nearly 39 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of the Tallapoosa County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

What This Bill Does

Expresses the Alabama Legislature's appreciation for Sandra Harris's community service and leadership. Highlights specific achievements, including blood drive efforts that collected a large number of units, support for military families, disaster response work, and fundraising that benefited local evacuees. Praises the Tallapoosa County Red Cross chapter for receiving national recognition under her leadership.

Who It Affects

• Sandra Harris - recognized and honored for her nearly 39 years of service as Red Cross Executive Director.
• Tallapoosa County Chapter of the American Red Cross - acknowledged for leadership and for being among the top chapters in the nation.
• Alabama residents who benefit from Red Cross services, including disaster relief, blood drives, and services to military families.

Key Provisions

• Commends Sandra Harris for exemplary community service as Executive Director of the Tallapoosa County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
• Notes her role in coordinating blood drives (including a drive that collected 1,149 units) and leading the Services to Military Families program by handling notifications to military service members during crises and joyous events.
• Recognizes disaster relief efforts under her leadership, including responses to the Ice Storm of 1982 and Hurricanes Opal, Ivan, Dennis, and Katrina, and fundraising that generated over $475,000 to support local evacuees.
• Declares the Tallapoosa County Chapter of the Red Cross as one of the top chapters in the nation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory