HJR85 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Yusuf Salaam
Co-Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Holmes, Bruce L., Sr., commended
Summary: Alabama's legislature officially commends Bruce L. Holmes, Sr. for his historical cookbook about Selma during the civil rights era and offers best wishes for his future endeavors.
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution formally recognizes Bruce L. Holmes, Sr. for authoring and publishing the cookbook Cooking in Selma During and After the Civil Rights Movement. It notes the book includes 44 traditional Southern recipes, sections on dining tips and health guidelines, and tributes to Barack Obama and J. L. Chestnut Jr., reflecting Selma's civil rights history. It also lists public places where the book is sold and states that the resolution is a gesture of honor and well wishes from the legislature.

Who It Affects
Bruce L. Holmes, Sr. – receives formal commendation and recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama residents and public institutions (libraries and gift shops in Montgomery and state venues) – gain formal acknowledgment of the cookbook and access to the book through listed locations.

Key Provisions
Commends Bruce L. Holmes, Sr. for the cookbook titled Cooking in Selma During and After the Civil Rights Movement.
Recognizes the book's content, including 44 traditional Southern recipes, Dining Out Tips, 12 Guidelines to Better Health, and tributes to Barack Obama and J. L. Chestnut Jr.
States the book is available at multiple state and public locations such as gift shops and public libraries in Montgomery.
Expresses best wishes for Holmes's future endeavors and acknowledges the resolution as a tribute.

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